Mass brawl in Hanau: Two injuries and hammer in action!

Mass brawl in Hanau: Two injuries and hammer in action!

On Wednesday evening there was a frightening mass brawl on the freedom place in Hanau, which captivated around 20:40 p.m. around 20:40. The argument, which may have arisen from personal disputes, ended with two injuries. An 18-year-old and a 22-year-old suffered head injuries, were taken to the hospital and were able to leave the hospital again after outpatient treatment, reports the Borkener Zeitung .

A 26-year-old suspect was temporarily arrested on site, but was released later. At the scene, the emergency services found an iron bar that was apparently used in the fight. Another unknown man who is said to have used a hammer during the incident is currently sought by the police. The suspect is described as strong, about 20 to 30 years old, with dark short hair and full beard. He was in a black adidas training suit with white stripes and wore black sneakers with a white sole, as the report from Hanau

Investigations and witness call

The Hanau criminal police have started the investigation into dangerous bodily harm, severe breach of the peace and participation in a fight. The background is still unclear why the police are now asking for help. Witnesses are asked to report to the Hanau police station on 06181 / 100-120.

violent crime is a topic that has been in focus in Germany for years. Around 217,000 violent offenses were registered in 2024 - the highest number since 2007. Even if violent crimes are less than 4% of all crimes recorded by the police, they have an enormous influence on the feeling of security of the population. The causes of the increasing figures are often economic uncertainties and social burdens, such as Statista

The incidents like those in Hanau show how important it is to take preventive measures and to illuminate the background of violence. After all, the proportion of young violent offenders is getting bigger and the majority of the suspects are under the age of 21. The company is therefore faced with the challenge of finding suitable solutions to avoid such incidents in the future.