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Young people in Wiesbaden: Unknown man attacks 17-year-old!
In Wiesbaden-Biebrich, a 17-year-old was touched inappropriately. Police are looking for witnesses after the incident on June 28th.
Young people in Wiesbaden: Unknown man attacks 17-year-old!
A disturbing incident occurred in Wiesbaden-Biebrich late on Saturday evening, June 28, 2025, when a 17-year-old was touched inappropriately by an unknown person. The young woman was traveling from the city center on a bus at around 11:45 p.m. and got off at the Albert-Schweitzer-Allee stop. On the way home on Metzer Strasse, she noticed a man running after her. A short time later, this man touched her from behind on her buttocks, causing her to scream loudly and flee for safety by running towards residents, who immediately called the police. The perpetrator fled in the meantime, possibly having already traveled on the bus with the young person.
The Wiesbaden police describe the wanted perpetrator as 35 to 40 years old, around 1.70 meters tall, strongly built, with short dark hair and a “southern appearance”. At the time of the crime he was wearing jeans and a dark T-shirt. The criminal police are asking the public for help and are accepting tips on 0611/345-0 in order to quickly resolve this incident. How merkurist.de reports, it is of the utmost importance to report such acts and assist the victims.
Growing number of unreported cases
Unfortunately, this incident is not an isolated case. Similar incidents are increasing in the region, increasing sensitivity in society. Loud Statista The trend in recorded sexual crimes in Germany shows a worrying increase. A peak of around 128,000 cases was reached in 2024. The increase is not only due to an increased willingness to report crimes, but also to a large number of unreported crimes in which many crimes go unreported. Adolescents and young women between the ages of 14 and 20 are particularly affected, as they are statistically among the most common victims of these acts.
Another incident recently occurred in Wiesbaden, when a 14-year-old girl was molested by a 25-year-old man on the roof of a shopping center. The incident happened on Friday at 7:25 p.m. when the teenager was out with a friend. The man touched the girl against her will, but let her go after she told him her age. Police were able to locate the suspect shortly after the incident, showing the importance of quick action. Despite the enormous stress that such situations place on those affected, the courage to report is crucial.
Social responsibility
The problem of sexual harassment and violence is not just a police issue, but affects us all. It is a task for society as a whole to reduce prejudices and take action against such behavior. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) points out that the majority of victims are female. This shows that combating gender-based violence is an urgent concern. It is necessary that we question traditions of power and a supposed right to physical assault in order to bring about lasting change.
The Wiesbaden police and criminal authorities are constantly working to optimize security concepts and protect victims. The courage of those affected and the cooperation of the community are essential. If you would like more information on this topic or if you are affected yourself, please do not hesitate to seek help.