Escape from police officers: Man drives towards officers during check

Escape from police officers: Man drives towards officers during check

A dangerous incident in Seesen caused great excitement. During a police check, a man drove a white van towards two police officers. They responded to this emergency situation and shot at the vehicle. Fortunately, the officers remained uninjured, while the driver of the van subsequently fled. The police have started an investigation into attempted murder. Witnesses had previously reported an unlit vehicle on the premises of a supermarket, which alerted the emergency services. When the stop took place, one of the suspects fled on foot while the other sped off in the van, reports ZVW.

The white van was later found on school property without a license plate. The identity and motive of the two suspects are now unknown. It remains to be seen whether an investigation will be initiated against the two police officers who shot. The officers secured numerous traces in the supermarket parking lot, which will be evaluated in the coming days. Meanwhile, the supermarket remained closed until further notice. A police spokesman said no further information was expected during the day.

Violent crime on the rise

What happened in Seesen is not an isolated case. The police crime statistics for 2024 show an alarming trend: violent crime increased by 1.5%, which is the highest level since 2007. In particular, perpetrators with non-German citizenship are more frequently involved in such crimes, which means their number has increased by 7.5%. A total of 217,277 cases have been recorded, and many of these incidents took place in public places or homes. The psychological stress and economic insecurities are considered risk factors, especially for children and young people, who often become perpetrators in this context BKA reported.

There is also a worrying 9.3% increase in sexually motivated crimes and a growing number of knife attacks, which were first documented in 2024. 29,014 cases were identified here, with over half classified as violent crime. The 34.2% drop in drug-related crime, while positive, obscures the fact that certain drugs such as cocaine and new psychoactive substances continue to be on the rise.

A look at Duisburg

But violence is a central public point not only in Seesen, but also in Duisburg. There was a serious altercation in which a 37-year-old had to be taken to hospital with serious stab wounds. A 22-year-old man provided first aid, while a 21-year-old and a 46-year-old pursued the injured man from Duisburg until he was arrested by the police. Here too, a murder squad was set up to investigate the background to the incident. The public prosecutor also sees this as an attempted homicide, as the Duisburg police stated in a joint press release. An arrest warrant has been issued for the alleged perpetrator as the investigation continues and witnesses are being sought Duisburg police reported.

The developments in Seesen and Duisburg illustrate the challenges facing the police and society. It is clear that prevention measures and education are more necessary than ever to combat violence.