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Vandalism in Leipzig: Woman smears police headquarters with chalk!
There was vandalism in the center-south of Leipzig: a woman daubed the police headquarters, while another incident damaged cars.
Vandalism in Leipzig: Woman smears police headquarters with chalk!
In Leipzig, a 41-year-old woman smeared green chalk on the entrance to the police headquarters on Dimitroffstrasse on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 9:10 p.m. and was recorded on a surveillance camera. The police were able to catch the suspect on site, but took identification measures and expelled her. An investigation was initiated against the woman for damage to property, reported Day24.
The incident comes at a time when vandalism is being reported more frequently in Leipzig. Just a day earlier, more than a dozen parked cars were damaged in the Zentrum-Süd district, with both scratches and slashed tires found. Political graffiti was also sprayed on a house facade. The police received numerous reports from victims and were able to identify a 28-year-old suspect. His apartment was searched on the orders of the public prosecutor's office in order to secure possible evidence. According to information from, the investigation is ongoing LVZ to.
Graffiti in the social field of vision
The incidents raise a fundamental question about society's perception of graffiti. According to a survey by MDR, 79% of those surveyed are of the opinion that certain graffiti are artistically valuable. Graffiti is widely accepted as an art form, particularly in the 16 to 29 year old age group. 92% of respondents perceive elaborate graffiti as positive, while 86% rate illegal graffiti as visually disturbing. This discrepancy between legal and illegal graffiti is also reflected in citizens' wishes: 59% want tougher penalties for illegal graffiti, while 52% want more legal graffiti walls. Further information about this survey can be found on the website MDR.
Given the situation, it is important to offer young people space for artistic expression. The desire for legal areas could help reduce the number of property damages and promote dialogue between the city and citizens. This could potentially not only increase the artistic value of graffiti, but also have a positive impact on the overall cityscape.