Mannheim Police Secure Unclaimed Sword at Rosengarten Event

A blunt, ownerless sword was discovered in the foyer of the Rosengarten venue in Mannheim on Saturday around 13:00. A citizen reported the find to the Mannheim Police Department, prompting a police response. Officers retrieved the sword, determined it was part of a costume, and logged a lost‑property report while opening an investigation to identify the missing owner.

The incident caused a temporary police presence at the venue but no injuries or further disruptions were reported.