Brutal assault on students: Maximum break after Raub at Volksfest!

Brutal assault on students: Maximum break after Raub at Volksfest!

St. Pölten, Österreich - On June 10, 2025, a violent incident occurred at the Volksfest in St. Pölten, which stirred up to the minds of those present. A group of students between the ages of 14 and 15 was attacked by an eight -person gang, which, according to the police, demanded cash and mobile phones with a pronounced accent. Since the students refused, there was an assault on which some could flee while a teenager remained and seriously injured. A broken jaw, abdominal trauma and other injuries were found. The injured is now treated inpatient in the St. Pölten State Clinic, where the medical staff takes care of him. A perpetrator identification has so far been pending and the police have investigated. Apart from this incident, the Volksfest itself went without further incidents, so that the numerous offers and attractions such as autodrom, cotton candy and live music were not put in the shade.

The folk festival, which extends from June 6th to 15th, 2025 in the open-air grounds at the Vaz St. Pölten, offers live music every day from 7 p.m. and numerous culinary delights, including Grillhendl and Cocktails. A highlight was the fireworks on June 7, which was ignited at 10:30 p.m. The opening times are different every day, especially on the children's afternoon on June 13th and the Nursing Day on June 12, on which the folk festival is open from 2 p.m. to 00. Despite the incident, the event remains an important meeting for the community, which focuses on the positive aspects of the festivities.

youth crime in focus

The incident at the Volksfest is also highlighting the latest crime statistics in Austria, which was published by Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP). In 2024 there was an alarming increase in youth crime, whereby the number of suspects aged 10 to 14 years has increased to 12,049 ads - a doubling in recent years. It is particularly worrying that 48% of these suspects are not of Austrian origin. The statistics also indicate a significant increase in crimes with the participation of Syrian citizens.

The crime statistics also show that the number of burglaries goes back into living spaces, while burglary theft in cars and machines have increased by 25%. In addition, violence among young people is an increasing problem that is identified as an urgent topic by prominent politicians, such as the Vienna FPÖ boss Dominik Nepp. Claims for a reduction in punishment and stricter measures against parents whose school -age children do not go to school are loud. Developments at the Volksfest and the current statistical data illustrate the need for a comprehensive strategy to combat youth crime in Austria.