Traffic chaos and animal welfare scandal: Speyer causes a stir!

Traffic chaos and animal welfare scandal: Speyer causes a stir!

There were several incidents in Speyer on October 4, 2024, which kept the police and residents in particular on tenterhooks. An accident occurred between two cyclists in the picturesque area of ​​the pedestrian zone near St. Georgsbrunnen, which resulted in one person being injured. At the same time, the city is affected by a shocking incident in which a hedgehog was mistreated in the Speyer West district. In addition, witnesses are being sought to a fire in a garbage container on the banks of the Rhine.

The traffic accident took place in the afternoon on Maximilianstrasse when a cyclist rammed another cyclist while overtaking. The driver in front steered slightly to the right, which led to the collision. The person following couldn't brake in time. The collision resulted in the front cyclist falling and injuring his head, which resulted in a laceration. The emergency services took him to hospital for treatment and further examinations. An investigation is now underway against the following cyclist for negligent bodily harm.

Mistreating a hedgehog

Another incident that has raised eyebrows was the alleged mistreatment of a hedgehog that occurred on the night of Thursday to Friday. Residents reported a suspicious person walking around a yard with a flashlight. The perpetrator was initially able to escape, but the residents present on site managed to identify him based on the video recordings. These recordings showed the alleged perpetrator grabbing a small animal, presumably a hedgehog, and hitting it on the ground.

The man, who had already attracted attention due to similar incidents in the past, is now facing investigations for trespassing and violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

Fire on the banks of the Rhine

In the early morning of October 4, 2024, not far from the beach bar on the banks of the Rhine in Speyer, the fire department was alerted to a fire in a garbage container. The emergency services were able to quickly extinguish the fire, but it is still unclear whether the fire was intentional or negligent. Witnesses are being sought in this context. Anyone who has made suspicious observations late at night or early in the morning is urgently asked to contact the Speyer police station - both by phone or email.

The various incidents highlight the current security situation in Speyer and show how quickly serious events can arise from everyday situations. Whether it's bike accidents, animal abuse or arson, police and fire department operations are crucial to maintaining public safety.

More details about these incidents can be found in a detailed report on www.speyer-kurier.de.