Shock in Esslingen: 15 young people devastate man brutally at the night!

Shock in Esslingen: 15 young people devastate man brutally at the night!

A particularly brutal incident occurred in Esslingen during the night, in which a 25-year-old man was attacked by a group of around 15 young people. As tag24.de suddenly met, beat and kicked him. The attack left visible injuries to the face, forehead, jaw and upper body at the 25-year-old. After the incident, the alleged perpetrators fled, and an immediately initiated search was unsuccessful. The injured party was taken to the hospital while the police found only a woman who chose the emergency call. It remains unclear whether there was a well -known relationship between the attacker and the victim.

Another incident that moves the minds took place on April 27, 2025 in an Esslingen shopping center. There, two 13-year-olds were intimidated by young people and forced to issue cash. The perpetrators captured a small amount of money and then pulled away in an unknown direction. The police investigation started, but no trace has been found by the suspects so far. According to Stuttgarter news Mostly dressed dark and wore black baseball caps. In one of the young people, shoulder length, brown -blonde hair and a striking hair fluff open on the upper lip.

worrying developments in youth crime

These incidents are not isolated and reflect a larger trend: youth crime increases in Germany. In 2024, a maximum of around 13,800 cases was recorded, more than twice as many as in 2016. While the willingness to violence among teenagers between the ages of 14 and 17 and young adults between the ages of 18 and 20 increases, there is still a decline in suspects in general crimes. According to Statista the proportion of men is among the suspects of worry; In 2024 there were almost three quarters of male.

The reasons for this increase are diverse and range from psychological stress from corona pandemic to risk factors in young people seekers of protection. These developments require an appropriate reaction of society, be it through adjustments in criminal law or through increased prevention measures, especially through youth welfare. The discussion about tougher punishments or a reduction in punishment shows how seriously the situation is taken.

It is not only the act of violence itself that are worried - it is also the question of what we can and should do as a society to help young people and to keep them from criminal life. The need for action is clear, and the coming weeks will show whether and how those responsible will react to these challenges.