# Youth violence in Brandenburg and Berlin > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-violence-in-brandenburg-and-berlin > Updated: 2026-10-18T13:30:46.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Authorities in the Potsdam and Berlin areas have intensified efforts to combat rising youth violence and gang-related crime. The specialized investigation group ‘Iuventus’ recently arrested two juveniles in connection with offenses including dangerous bodily harm and breach of the peace. Local officials noted a concerning increase in the frequency and severity of conflicts involving youth groups over the past year. In response to multiple incidents, Brandenburg authorities have established a specialized task force and held security conferences involving police, prosecutors, and school officials to coordinate responses. Recent violence has included a filmed assault on a student in Frankfurt (Oder) and an incident in Brandenburg an der Havel where children were targeted with fireworks. Interior Minister Jan Redmann stated that the focus is on “immediate repression to stop the violence,” with officials also considering the possibility of deportations for perpetrators. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-18: Brandenburg authorities respond to violent youth group attacks Brandenburg authorities are launching task forces and increasing repression following several violent attacks by youth groups in cities like Potsdam and Frankfurt (Oder). 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brandenburg-authorities-respond-to-violent-youth-group-attacks ### 2026-10-15: Potsdam authorities arrest juveniles amid rise in youth violence Police in Potsdam and Berlin have arrested two juveniles following a surge in youth violence and gang-related incidents, including a violent attack in Kohlhasenbrück. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/potsdam-authorities-arrest-juveniles-amid-rise-in-youth-violence --- Cite as: Youth violence in Brandenburg and Berlin. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/youth-violence-in-brandenburg-and-berlin