Shock in the Gelnhausen outdoor pool: Nine girls victims of sexual assault!

Shock in the Gelnhausen outdoor pool: Nine girls victims of sexual assault!

In the Barbarossa outdoor pool in Gelnhausen, June 22nd came to an unfortunate incident: Several young men are said to have sexually harassed girls and women. As reported [rnd.de] (https://www.rnd.de/panorama/gelnhausen-maenner-belaestigten-Maedchen-in-Schwimmbad-mind at the latest-sophfer-e-sacrd3hfcvmzza4m4MZZAQV3SQ.html), those affected in the water were touched on the whole body. These shocking deeds have not only alerted those present, but also the police who are now looking for witnesses.

The first information about the incidents came from bathers who informed the staff at 5 p.m. While five girls initially reported to the authorities, the number of young people concerned now increased to nine, such as tagesschau.de. The youngest victim is only 11 years old, the oldest 17 years.

Investigations and suspects

The police were temporarily arrested by four suspects between the ages of 18 and 28, but were later released. Another man who was also involved in the incidents was able to flee before identification. The investigation is continued by the Offenbach police headquarters and aim to find other witnesses that may have information about the events.

Mayor Christian Litzinger (CDU) describes this incident as the first of his kind in Barbarossabad. Although four house bans were pronounced for other offenses last year, this was the first incident with a sexual background. According to Nils Tischer, the head of the Barbarossabad, it is crucial that attacks are reported immediately.

growing concern about security in outdoor pools

The incidents in Gelnhausen throw a light on a bigger problem in outdoor pools. In the first half of the 2023 summer season, 48 violent offenses were registered in Berlin, including numerous sexual harassment, such as rbb24.de reported. Security in public swimming pools seems to be an increasing concern that is to be addressed by increased security measures and more staff.

In Gelnhausen, the incidents not only shaked the local community, but also initiated a discussion about the safety of young bathers in outdoor pools. It is to be hoped that such incidents can be avoided in the future through extensive investigations and consistent measures.