Horror in the outdoor pool: Nine girls sexually harassed in Gelnhausen!

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Nine girls between the ages of 11 and 17 were sexually harassed in Barbarossabad in Gelnhausen. Four suspects identified.

Im Barbarossabad in Gelnhausen wurden neun Mädchen zwischen 11 und 17 Jahren sexuell belästigt. Vier Tatverdächtige identifiziert.
Nine girls between the ages of 11 and 17 were sexually harassed in Barbarossabad in Gelnhausen. Four suspects identified.

Horror in the outdoor pool: Nine girls sexually harassed in Gelnhausen!

A shocking incident occurred last Sunday in Barbarossabad in Gelnhausen, Hesse, which left the local community outraged. Nine girls aged 11 to 17 reported serious sexual assaults by a group of men. These incidents have made headlines not only among the victims but also among parents and the public. Loud World The affected girls contacted the swimming pool staff at around 5 p.m., who immediately called the police.

The investigation quickly led to the identification of four men aged 18 to 28, all of whom are Syrian nationals. Two of the suspects are also related. Those affected reported that they “touched the girls all over their bodies.” Another suspect was even named who left the swimming pool before the police arrived. The swimming pool team in charge expressed disappointment about what happened and promised to pay more attention to such incidents.

Accusations and reactions

What is particularly alarming is that the young girls apparently were not the only victims. The police have now confirmed that more and more victims are coming forward, so that the number of those affected has increased to nine Hesse show reported. The girls described being touched on their chests, thighs and hair while in the water. Despite her requests to stop the behavior, no action was taken.

Mayor Christian Litzinger commented on the incident, which was the first of its kind in Barbarossabad this year. There have already been four stay-at-home bans in 2022, but in connection with theft and minor bodily harm. “Despite this unfortunate incident, I don’t see a general safety problem in the bathroom,” said Litzinger. Nils Tischer, the director of the Barbarossabad, urges visitors to urgently provide information in the event of attacks, especially at times with high visitor numbers.

Background and prevention

The Gelnhausen incident is not isolated; loud Mirror Millions of minors in Germany are affected by sexual violence. Such numbers highlight the importance of taking preventative measures and paying attention to the safety of our children. The Gelnhausen police have started the investigation and are still asking for information from witnesses in order to hold the perpetrators accountable.

The events in Barbarossabad are a sad example of how the protection of children and young people must be the top priority. All parties involved are called upon to be vigilant and take responsibility to prevent such incidents in the future.