Knife incident in the night club: Safety concept under criticism!

Knife incident in the night club: Safety concept under criticism!

On Friday, January 31, 2025, a worrying incident broke out in the night club "Shake" in Röthis. An anonymously permanent young man reported that he was provoked by a group of young people on the dance floor when an e-cigarette, also known as Vape, was added to him. A photo that shows a long scratch on his neck underlines his statement. In a critical moment, two of the young people pulled a knife, whereupon the person affected withdraws to avoid escalation. He explained that he did not report the incident to the security forces because nobody was present at that time to intervene. However, the club's operator, Thomas Krobath, rejected this presentation and emphasized that there had been no problems throughout the evening. He also explained that the security measures had been tightened after an earlier knife attack in December and that the guests have to commit to empty their bags for control before they were allowed to enter the club, as reported on Vol.at.

police and security service react

The police confirmed to Vol.at that officials were called in the club on the night of January 31, since a person rejected by the security forces rioted in front of the restaurant. When the police officers arrived, however, the situation was already under control. The investigators do not have any information on a knife incident. The security service, MSS Melzer Security Services, said that no incident of knife stabbing was documented that evening, and that only one person was failed to admit. They emphasized that guests should definitely inform the staff in suspicions to ensure security in the club.

These different representations raise questions about safety in night clubs. While the security forces and club operators confirm a quiet night, anonymous complainants have the impression that the incidents were more serious. The incident has fueled the discussion about the effectiveness of security controls in clubs.

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