Coburg police search for suspects after hedgehog attack

Police in Coburg, Germany, are searching for two men following an incident in which a hedgehog was reportedly kicked twice with significant force. The event occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 10:50 PM in Mohrenstraße near the Mohrenbrücke.

A young couple witnessed the attack while attempting to help the hedgehog cross the road. According to police reports, one of the men in the couple was using his foot to guide the animal when two other individuals approached and struck the hedgehog. The suspects fled toward the city center immediately after the incident.

The animal was moved to a meadow and subsequently taken to a veterinary clinic. Its current health condition has not been released. Authorities are asking for witnesses to come forward, noting that one of the suspects is described as being approximately 25 years old.