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Brutal brawl at the Spring Festival: Police investigate the incident!
On May 26, 2025, a dispute between young people at the Bregenz Spring Festival escalated. The police are investigating.
Brutal brawl at the Spring Festival: Police investigate the incident!
On the night of May 26, 2025, at around 10:15 p.m., a violent incident involving several teenagers and young adults occurred in a gravel parking lot in Bregenz, near the Spring Festival and the Bregenz Stadium. Witnesses reported a loud argument between two men that quickly escalated into a violent fight. The VOL.AT reports that other young people intervened in the conflict, which further inflamed the situation.
Prevention measures included numerous young people trying to de-escalate the confrontation, while others actively intervened in the fight. Videos of this violent confrontation have now spread online. The Bregenz police station has already initiated an investigation; this was confirmed by police spokeswoman Lisa Aberer. However, the circumstances as to whether increased police presence can be expected at future events in Bregenz, especially the Spring Festival, remain unclear.
The escapee and injured
An 18-year-old man was injured in the altercation and lay in the parking lot. By the time the police arrived, most of those involved had already fled, making the investigation even more difficult. In accordance with the reports from Krone, the police are now looking for witnesses to the incident. A detailed description of the fleeing perpetrators is currently not available; According to witnesses, these should be between 18 and 25 years old.
The authorities are in a position to reduce the risk of future outbreaks of violence by changing security measures. Consideration is being given to intensifying prevention work, particularly with regard to dealing with conflict situations. Violence prevention programs, such as those offered by the Berlin police, could serve as an example. These programs are aimed primarily at students and teach skills in de-escalating aggressive conflicts to prevent similar incidents. Further information can be found on the Berlin Police website.