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Shock in Gelnhausen: Girl in the outdoor pool victims of sexual harassment!
In Gelnhausen, eight girls were sexually harassed in the outdoor pool. The public prosecutor's office is investigating four suspected men.
Shock in Gelnhausen: Girl in the outdoor pool victims of sexual harassment!
In Hesse, an incident at the Barbarossa outdoor swimming pool in Gelnhausen is causing excitement and unrest. On June 22, 2025, several girls between the ages of 11 and 16 were said to have been sexually harassed by a group of men. A total of eight affected people contacted the swimming pool staff and reported the attacks in the pool. Loud ZDF today The incidents were reported by other bathers at 5 p.m.
The suspects - four men between the ages of 18 and 28, including two Syrian nationals who are relatives - were initially identified and their personal details were included in the investigation files. Another man is said to have left the bathroom before the police were alerted. The Hanau public prosecutor's office is now conducting an investigation into sexual harassment, which was confirmed by the police spokesman. The girls affected will be interviewed in the coming days to clarify further details.
A call for safety in the outdoor pool
Although the mayor of Gelnhausen, Christian Litzinger (CDU), does not see any general safety problems in the outdoor pool, the district administrator of the Main-Kinzig district, Thorsten Stolz (SPD), calls for tough action and the repatriation of the suspected perpetrators if the accusation is confirmed. Stolz emphasizes the importance of dealing with the topic sensitively and warns against a blanket discrediting of people with a migration background.
The incidents are not isolated, as statistics from the Statista show. In 2024, a total of 74 crimes against sexual self-determination were recorded in Hessian swimming pools, of which 55 of the 57 suspects identified were male and around 60 percent were of non-German origin. The clearance rate is an impressive 82 percent.
Quick clarification required
Interior Minister Roman Poseck (CDU) is calling for a quick investigation and clear consequences from the incidents. In addition, the AfD parliamentary group in the Hesse state parliament has requested a special meeting of the Interior Committee in order to obtain comprehensive information about the events and the planned security measures. The Federal Association of German Swimming Champions also highlights the lack of personnel, which could make it difficult to quickly identify attacks.
It is hoped that the investigation will progress quickly and the background to the attacks in the outdoor pool will be fully clarified. Given the sensitive nature of the issue, it is essential to listen to those affected and ensure safety in our swimming pools.