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Firecracker attack on VW Golf: Young people cause a lot of damage!
Police reports from Center-West: Traffic accidents involving alcohol, theft of traffic signs and recent criminal cases on May 30, 2025.
Firecracker attack on VW Golf: Young people cause a lot of damage!
On May 30, 2025, the police in Leipzig reported several incidents that affected both the safety of citizens and heavy alcohol consumption among young people. The focus is on the increase in alcohol-related traffic accidents and criminal acts in the region.
An incident in Markkleeberg occurred on May 29th when a VW Golf was damaged by firecrackers being thrown. Unknown young people caused property damage of around 5,000 euros. The description of the suspects includes three males between the ages of 12 and 15. The police have started an investigation into causing an explosive explosion and are asking for information from witnesses. The incident shows how important it is to prevent vandalism among young people. LEIPZIG.INFO reports that…
Drunk cyclists cause accidents
In the context of road safety, there has been increased concern about alcohol-related accidents among cyclists. On May 29th there was an accident in Torgau with a 49-year-old cyclist whose blood alcohol content was 2.58 per thousand. The driver fell into a ditch and required medical treatment. A similar incident occurred in Leipzig-Stötteritz, where a 56-year-old with a blood alcohol level of 1.96 collided with a parked car and also required medical attention. In addition, a 35-year-old fell in Belgern-Schildau and had a blood alcohol level of 2.32 per mille, but was only slightly injured. LEIPZIG.INFO describes the situation...
A relevant aspect is that, according to a study by the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt), 71% of young people between the ages of 12 and 22 stated that they had been excessively drunk in public spaces at least once. This high number makes it clear that there is an urgent need for action on education and prevention. BASt emphasizes that…
Further incidents and their consequences
In addition to traffic accidents, thefts were also reported. In Leipzig, a traffic sign on Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße was stolen by two men aged 18 and 19. The resulting material damage amounts to around 500 euros. Here too, investigations have been initiated due to damage to property that is harmful to the community.
A more serious crime occurred on the night of May 30th when unknown perpetrators broke into a supermarket in Leipzig-Schönau and stole cash boxes. The material damage is estimated at around 30,000 euros. The criminal police have started investigating particularly serious theft in order to obtain further information about the perpetrators.
The cases highlight not only alcohol abuse among young people, but also the need to effectively combat such behavior. The city and the police are faced with the challenge of both taking preventive measures for young people and ensuring that the public is informed about potential dangers on the road.