Teenager convicted: four months of probation after bomb threats!

Teenager convicted: four months of probation after bomb threats!

Linz, Österreich - A 15-year-old was sentenced to a three-year trial period at the Linz Regional Court on June 6, 2025 at the Linz Regional Court. The young person sent bomb threats at three schools on May 7, 2025 - two in Linz, one in Traun (Upper Austria) and one in St. Veit an der Glan (Carinthia). In his emails, he claimed to have hidden explosives in the buildings that could detonate at any time. Despite violent reactions, no dangerous material was found during searches with explosives dogs in schools.

To identify the perpetrator, the police used the IP address of the young person. He was invoiced for the police operation in Upper Austria. The young defendant apologized in court for his rash behavior and said that he had considered the threat to be careless. This assessment was questioned by the judge, who noted that the emails were written in English, which indicates a certain consideration.

reactions and responsibility

The defender of the young person described the crime as "nonsense" and emphasized the client's insight into the severity of his action. However, the boy himself denied that he wanted to create fear and unrest with his action. He had already had a positive conversation with the schools concerned and apologized. He can also attend school and has the opportunity to climb the next class.

The accused already has plans to pay the costs for police missions through holiday jobs. However, this situation raises questions about the responsibility of young people who can be tempted today by social media and other influences to do rash actions. Violence prevention, especially in schools, is considered a central challenge by the police. Programs such as the "anti-bullying program" should help to avoid violent attacks and create a positive learning environment.

The problem of bomb threats

bomb threats in schools represent a serious crime in Germany. According to information from

The police see early interventions as crucial to avoid such acts. Various programs and measures are needed to promote a safe school environment and to meet aggression. A focus is on visibility and consistency in dealing with bullying and threats, which is essential in a time of digital communication.

legal guardians, teachers and the school community are responsible for actively acting against the emergence of such acts. Enlightenment and sensitization are keys to understand that young people understand that there are no “innocent” in such acts, and that every form of violence or threat is not acceptable, as is the police