Swastikas on house facade: Police ask for information in Königstein!

Swastikas on house facade: Police ask for information in Königstein!

In the last few days, a disturbing sign of anti-constitutional ideology has once again become visible in Hesse. In Königstein-Schneidhain, residents discovered several swastikas on the facade of an apartment building on Wiesbadener Strasse on Friday, July 11, 2025. These graffiti are to be classified as unconstitutional according to §86a StGB. The police have asked for information and can be reached on (06174) 9266-0 to interview possible witnesses.News City reports.

The incident in Königstein is part of a series of similar incidents that were recently documented in Radeberg. There, containers on Heidestrasse were daubed with swastikas and anti-Semitic slogans. These activities not only contradict the basic values ​​of our society, but also highlight the ongoing problem of right-wing extremism in Germany. The state security agency has started investigating this case and is also calling for information.Sächsische.de informs.

Attempted burglary in Bad Homburg

But it's not just extremism that concerns the police in the region. There was a failed burglary in Bad Homburg-Ober-Eschbach im Bienäcker on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Two previously unknown perpetrators tried to force open a food vending machine. The resulting material damage amounts to around 1,000 euros. A surveillance camera recorded the crime and the police are investigating the men in dark clothing. Information can be given to the Bad Homburg police station on (06172) 120-0.News City reports.

Motorcycle accidents and checks

During the Hessian police operations on the same day there was also a motorcycle accident on federal highway 456 near Oberursel-Oberstedten. A 50-year-old motorcyclist lost control of his Suzuki and crashed into a construction site barrier. He was transported to the hospital with minor injuries while the motorcycle had to be towed away.News City reports.

This weekend the police also carried out traffic controls on popular motorcycle routes around the Feldberg. A total of 143 motorcycles were checked. Two machines had to be shut down due to technical defects, and several violations were documented, for example regarding helmets and tire treads. In one case, a driver's vehicle key was confiscated due to risky driving. An officer from the motorcycle squad was slightly hit and also had to seek medical treatment. Further controls on the region's beautiful routes are already planned.News City reports.

The fight against extremism

The display and ban of anti-constitutional symbols remain a central issue in society. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has now expanded its range of information and published an overview of prohibited signs and symbols. This measure aims to send a clear message against political and religious extremism and to raise public awareness of the dangers of such ideologies. Associations that violate the constitutional order can be banned according to Article 9 Paragraph 2 of the Basic Law - an important instrument in the fight against extremist structures.Constitutional Protection.de informed.