Two Minor Assaults Reported in German Towns of Meiningen and Hof

In Meiningen, Thuringia, two men got into a verbal dispute around 19:00 on Friday and then exchanged blows, causing light facial injuries. Police from the Schmalkalden‑Meiningen precinct intervened, separated the individuals and allowed them to leave; no medical treatment was required.

In Hof, Bavaria, a fight broke out at the local Volksfest after a 24‑year‑old man of Turkish origin and a 15‑year‑old Afghan youth clashed. The altercation escalated, involving friends of both parties and leading to a brief chase around the festival grounds. The 24‑year‑old suffered a foot fracture after a botched karate kick, while the other participants sustained only minor injuries. Police are investigating the incident.