Bloody incident in Ludwigsburg: 17-year-old seriously injured!

Bloody incident in Ludwigsburg: 17-year-old seriously injured!

Ludwigsburg, Deutschland - In Ludwigsburg, a 17-year-old teenager was seriously injured in early Saturday morning, June 17, 2025. The boy ran screaming from Solitudestrasse in the direction of Schillerplatz and had a heavily bleeding cut on the upper body. Passers -by who received the dramatic scene did not hesitate and provided first aid. The injured person was immediately taken to the hospital, whereby his state of health was to be assessed as serious, such as [picture] (https://www.bild.de/regional/baden-wuerttemberg/ludwigsburg-jugendliche-mit-gunde-schwer-schwer- 6851276FD541463DFea1).

around 8:00 p.m. of the same day, the police were reported to a discussion in Solitudestrasse. On the arrival of the officials, several young men fled in different directions. Numerous patrol cars immediately started and controlled a variety of people. Nevertheless, no suspects have been determined so far. The Ludwigsburg criminal police have now started the investigation and asks the population for help. Witnesses are requested to report on 0800 1100225 or by email to information.kripo@polizei.bwl.de

reinforced police presence

The police have announced that it will increase its presence until at least at the end of the Pentecost holidays on June 22, 2025. This not only serves to clarify the incident, but should also ensure a feeling of security in the neighborhood concerned. It is to be hoped that the increased measures will lead to significant progress in the investigation, especially because charges are urgently needed by witnesses.

background to youth crime

The incidents in Ludwigsburg make a highlight of the current problem of youth crime in Germany. Data show that the youth violence reached a maximum of around 13,800 cases in 2024, which is more than twice as high as in 2016. As reports Statista, this Situation is partly due to psychological stress, which result from the Corona measures.

It is particularly noticeable that a large part of these young suspects are male. Almost three quarters of the suspected suspects in youth criminal law are men. The discussion about possible solutions to contain this problem remains intense. The focus is on stronger prevention and support from child and youth welfare in order to counteract criminal résumés at an early stage.