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Juvenile violent crime in Germany

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In late July 2026, a 17‑year‑old was detained after a six‑year‑old was assaulted while walking to kindergarten, highlighting concerns about sexual offenses against minors. A week later, a 14‑year‑old girl in the Heilbronn district lured a 16‑year‑old onto a field path, demanded her phone and stabbed her repeatedly. The attack occurred on 23 July, and an arrest warrant was executed on 30 July; the suspect was placed in pre‑trial detention and charged with attempted murder, aggravated robbery and dangerous bodily injury. Prosecutors have kept the case under investigation, probing motive and possible premeditation. These incidents illustrate a heightened law‑enforcement focus on serious crimes committed by minors in Baden‑Württemberg and across Germany, fueling public debate on prevention, legal penalties, and the challenges of prosecuting juvenile offenders. No further juvenile‑related violent incidents have been reported in the period covered.

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