Pepper spray use in Karlsruhe: Several injured, shocking scenes!

Pepper spray use in Karlsruhe: Several injured, shocking scenes!

In the downtown karlsruhe, an alarming incident occurred late Saturday evening when someone exuded pepper spray and injured several people, including a child. The use of irritant gas occurred around 11:30 p.m. near a Rewe market on Kaiserstrasse, not far from the European platza. Eyewitnesses reported a light cloud of smoke that rose from the area of ​​the supermarket. Many passers-by kept T-shirts or handkerchiefs in front of the mouth and nose to protect themselves from the harmful gas. Affected people complained of strong cough and watery eyes. The police confirmed the injured people who were looked after by rescue workers, including an injured child. A suspect was arrested by the emergency services; However, it remains unclear whether other people are involved or whether the spray was used in the supermarket or before. The incident also had an impact on tram traffic, which had to be interrupted at times, as reported by the Badische Latest Nachrichten.

already there was a worrying incident on February 13, 2025, in which a 91-year-old man was victim of a stimulus attack in a tram on line 3 in the area of ​​the EuropeanPlatz. An unknown perpetrator sprayed pepper spray in the face after he pushed the senior's walking stick and insulted him. The older gentleman suffered eye irritation and had to be treated by the emergency services. According to reports, other passengers also suffered suspicion. The police are looking for witnesses and other victims to clarify the incident, as can be read in the press portal

increase in pepper spray incidents

The incidents in Karlsruhe are not isolated. In Berlin, for example, a worrying trend is observed when it comes to using irritant gas. Between January and April 2024, the police documented a total of 589 incidents. Compared to the previous year, this is a noticeable increase. In 1774 such incidents were also registered throughout 2024, while in 2023 it was still 1624. For example, in two major incidents in May 2024, 18 people were injured during a free concert after someone used pepper spray. Many of the injured complained about breathing difficulties and eye irritation, according to the reports of the Tagesspiegel.

The problem of pepper spray as a "animal defense spray" is also evident in this regard, since it is often available without official approval. The uncontrolled use of such products not only ensures the victims, but also to the authorities.