Sexual harassment in the Gelnhausen outdoor pool: police determined!

Sexual harassment in the Gelnhausen outdoor pool: police determined!

In Gelnhausen, an incident caused excitement in the outdoor pool in Barbarossastraße last Sunday. Several young women reported sexual harassment by a group of four men between the ages of 18 and 28. These incidents occurred around 5 p.m. in the area of ​​the strudel, where the women provided to have been touched all over the body. Fortunately, the suspects were identified by the police on site and their stay there was documented. Another man who had left the bathroom immediately after the incident is the focus of the investigation.

As the police describe, the women concerned alerted the outdoor pool staff. Investigative measures were promptly initiated, with the investigators now focus on the exact processes of the events in question and the individual participation of the suspects. It is also searched for other witnesses who may be able to provide information. The police ask for reports on 06051 827-0 to clarify the events in more detail and to support those affected. [Image] reports that ...

a worrying trend

Incidents of this kind, a problem light on a problem that does not only affect Gelnhausen. In the first half of the summer season 2023, for example, 48 violent crimes were recorded in Berlin outdoor pools, which ranged from assault to sexual harassment. This shows that conflicts and attacks are increasingly occurring in leisure facilities, which result from escalating disputes or improper behavior. [Rbb24] pointed out that the incidents were very different in the past: In 2019, 71 crimes were registered, while the number was significantly reduced in 2020 and 2021 due to the corona pandemic.

In order to decide to counteract the increasing number of incidents, many outdoor pools rely on increased security measures. In Berlin, the introduction of video surveillance and an increased presence of security guards began. These measures are intended to help strengthen the feeling of security of the visitors and prevent potential attacks. The Hessian police are now also required to ensure security and order in their facilities and to minimize such incidents in the future.

It remains to be hoped that the investigation in Gelnhausen will quickly lead to a result and that preventive measures are taken to ensure the safety of all bathers. Citizens are called up to be vigilant and report incidents immediately to create a safe environment for everyone. [Presseportal] continues that ...