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Knife attack in Bremen: Racist attack on children at the kiosk!
A 72-year-old man threatened children in Vegesack with a knife; Police are investigating racism and violence.
Knife attack in Bremen: Racist attack on children at the kiosk!
On September 18, 2025 at 10:25 a.m. an incident occurred at the kiosk at Vegesacker Bahnhofsplatz in Bremen. A 72-year-old man stood in the way of a group of ten children and young people between the ages of 13 and 14 and attacked them with racist insults. It wasn't just about words: the man threatened the young people who were peacefully standing at the kiosk with a knife.
As Bild reports, the police were alerted and were able to arrive at the scene quickly. The aggressive man was overpowered and temporarily arrested. When officers searched his backpack, they found two kitchen knives. Fortunately, the children and young people were uninjured, but the incident highlights the worrying reality that has been coming into focus again and again recently.
Racism in focus
Racism comes in various forms, be it insults or discrimination. The Criminal Code (StGB) provides clear penalties for such racist acts. As Focus explains, racist insults can be punished with prison sentences of up to five years become. Paragraphs 130 (incitement to hatred) and 185 (insult) are particularly relevant in this regard. Insults that target ethnicity or origin are serious crimes that are not only prosecuted, but also put a significant strain on the social climate.
The legal basis for the prosecution of racist crimes is clear, but beyond the laws, prevention measures and education are necessary. Initiatives to promote integration and diversity are essential to reduce social tensions that arise from racism. Support for victims of racist insults is offered through advice centers and awareness campaigns.
The legal framework against racism
According to Juraforum, the Basic Law in Germany actively works against racism. Article 3 protects all people from discrimination based on origin, skin color or belief. This is also reflected in the legal regulations that serve to protect minorities and condemn racism in its various forms. The General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) supplements this legal protection by prohibiting discrimination based on racial or ethnic origin in labor law and other areas.
The incident in Bremen may seem like an isolated incident, but it reminds us that racism and discrimination are still present in our society. It is up to us to work together against such tendencies and to contribute to a more tolerant community.