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Bloody clash in Leuben: Police catch attackers!
On July 7, 2025, there was an attack on two 18-year-olds at the “Altleuben” stop in Dresden-Leuben. Perpetrators: 20 and 38 years old.
Bloody clash in Leuben: Police catch attackers!
On Sunday evening, July 6, 2025, the police in Dresden did not remain idle: an incident occurred in the Leuben district that heated up tempers. Two young men, both only 18 years old, were victims of dangerous bodily harm at the “Altleuben” tram stop on Pirnaer Landstrasse. Two suspects, aged 20 and 38, attacked her with beer bottles. According to information from Sächsische.de The victims were injured and had to seek medical treatment.
The two suspects were caught by the police relatively quickly and are now in custody. The incident was particularly concerning as it points to an increase in juvenile crime, which is also a relevant issue nationwide. In 2024 alone are loud Statista Cases of youth violence have risen to around 13,800 - more than twice as high as in 2016. Male young people are particularly affected, which is partly attributed to hormonal circumstances and traditional role models.
Dealing with juvenile crime
The discussion about the appropriate handling of young offenders is by no means new. There is currently a particular question as to whether criminal law should also be applied to children under the age of 14 who commit serious crimes such as bodily harm. A balancing act between prevention and punishment is emerging. It is emphasized that greater investment must be made in child and youth welfare in order to nip criminal careers in the bud.
In view of the current incidents, it becomes clear how important it is to take preventive measures. After all, the causes of these violent offenses are often complex. The psychological stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic and other risk factors have contributed to youth violence rising to these frightening heights, such as Statista reported.
In a city like Dresden, it remains exciting to see how the security situation develops and what measures are taken to protect young people from crime and at the same time protect society from such attacks. So that the streets become safer again for everyone and incidents like this become a thing of the past.