Lightning column in Trier: vandalism or revenge of a traffic offender?

Lightning column in Trier: vandalism or revenge of a traffic offender?

In the night of November 27, 2024, between 2:50 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., the newly installed lightning column in Zurmaiener Strasse in Trier became the goal of willful destruction. One or more unknowns hit all glasses of the lightning column with a cable drum, leaving considerable damage, which amounts to a four -digit amount. The police are now investigating whether the perpetrators may have been flashed beforehand.

Witness call

The police in Trier asks for help: Anyone who can provide information about this incident will be asked to report on 0651/9779 5210. Every hint could be crucial to hold the perpetrators into account and prevent further crimes.

The destruction of the lightning column raises questions and causes excitement in the city. The investigation is in full swing in order to find those responsible as quickly as possible and to fix the damage. The lightning column, which has only recently been set up, should contribute to improving traffic safety - but now it is a symbol of vandalism and unreasonation.