Bloody discovery on the Rhine: 29-year-old seriously injured!

Bloody discovery on the Rhine: 29-year-old seriously injured!

In the night of June 7th, a 29-year-old man was found bleeding and unconscious in the old town of Cologne. Passers -by alerted the emergency doctors, who immediately supplied him and took him to the hospital. The man is currently in intensive care, while the exact circumstances of his fall or perhaps a discussion are still unclear. It has not yet been clarified whether it is an accident or a violent crime. The criminal commissioner 11 has taken over the investigation and asks for relevant information from witnesses who were in the area of ​​the old town Rheinboulevard and the Rhein-Büdchen at the time. Information can be sent on 0221 229-0 or by email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de, reports Rheinische-webenblaetter.de .

These incidents come to a worrying situation that prevails in the city. On the weekend before, a 15-year-old boy was found lifeless at the port of Mülheim. The father's father had previously told the police about threats against his son, but decided not to file a complaint because the process appeared too long. During the investigation, the police asked the course of a call that the father had made without a recording. The murder is considered to be revenge, since the 15-year-old had burdened two men, who then sit in custody, such as WDR

violent crime in Germany

These terrible events are related to the increase in violent crime in Germany. In 2024 over 217,000 violent crimes have been registered, the highest number since 2007. Interestingly, such crimes make up less than 4 % of the crimes recorded by the police, but they strongly burden the population's feeling of security. Causes could be economic uncertainties and social burdens, as a study by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) shows. The proportion of young suspects has increased in recent years, and psychological stress, also through the Corona pandemic, could also play a role, so Statista.com .

The situation in Cologne illustrates that violent crime is not only a statistical problem, but also influences the lives of many people. The police are required to ensure security and to stop potential perpetrators. A intensive exchange of citizens with the security authorities could be crucial to prevent such incidents in the future