Neustadt in turmoil: right -wing extremist slogans and brutal robbery!

Neustadt in turmoil: right -wing extremist slogans and brutal robbery!

In the late Thursday evening, the police became active in the outer Neustadt when an 18-year-old man loudly called right-wing extremist slogans on the Alaunstrasse. Thanks to attentive witnesses, the police were able to find the man quickly. He is now being investigated against him because of the use of indicators of unconstitutional organizations. Such incidents have increased in Germany, as evidenced by the current statistics on right -wing extremists. Between 2014 and 2024, the number of politically motivated offenses with a right-wing extremist background rose by 47.4 percent, according to [Statista] (https://de.statista.com/statistik/studie/4032/umfremism-und--und- regardless of Federal criminal office.

This disturbing development is also reflected in the number of violent right -wing extremists: the protection of the constitution reports of around 15,300 people who are actively violent. The overall pool of right -wing extremist persons rose to around 50,250 in 2024, an increase of 9,650 people compared to the previous year. At a time when such extremisms are present, public security is increasingly questioned.

further police reports from Dresden

Not only the right -wing extremist mood ensures worry lines. In the early morning hours of the same day, a 49-year-old man experienced a robbery on Albertplatz when two unknown cigarettes wanted to snatch him. When he defended himself, the perpetrators pulled pepper spray and quickly left the scene with their prey - a cigarette box. The police recorded the investigation into robbery.

On Friday morning there was another incident on the Alaunplatz that required the fire brigade: a waste bin that apparently contained a burning e-scooter went up in flames. Fortunately, nobody was injured here, and there is still no information about the amount of damage. The investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

traffic accidents and injured

Another incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Königsbrücker Straße/Stauffenbergallee. There was a traffic accident there, in which a 56-year-old driver was slightly injured when an ambulance with a special signal collided with a VW Golf. The property damage is estimated at around 20,000 euros, and the police ask for evidence to clarify the exact processes.

In another unfortunate episode, a 49-year-old cyclist fell heavily on the Bischofsweg after getting into the tram tracks. The man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. An alcohol test showed that he had more than 1.2 per thousand in his blood. Now it is also being investigated against him for drunkenness.

The events of the past few days in Dresden show that the city continues to be confronted with various challenges. Citizens are called to be vigilant and report suspicious activities to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for everyone.

The developments in the field of right -wing extremism should not only worry us, but rather stimulate action to promote solidarity and respectful coexistence - at any location and at any time. In addition, the wave of violence is a clear reminder that there is a lot in the argument in our society and that we are all challenged to counteract.