Carnival in Vorarlberg: bodily harm on the dance floor! Witnesses wanted!

Carnival in Vorarlberg: bodily harm on the dance floor! Witnesses wanted!

In the night of the carnival, on February 1, 2025, the highest Rheinauhalle in Vorarlberg turned into a scene of unpleasant events. While the celebrations were in full swing, there was a physical attack around 11:30 p.m. An 18-year-old man tried to protect a 23-year-old woman who was bothered by a stranger. During this intervention, the young man was hit in the face by another attacker, the alleged friend of the harassment,, which led to a hematoma and several bruises. The two perpetrators were described as men between the ages of 18 and 25, both of whom wore yellow duck costumes, while one of them caught white sunglasses with blue glasses. The police are now looking for witnesses to the incident to identify the attackers, as reported [5min.at].

secure information and clarification

The Höchst police inspection has called for families and friends of the celebrants to report to get more information about the incident. The investigation is in full swing, and the authorities do everything they can to hold the perpetrators into account. Such violence has no place on such cheerful occasions and questions the safety of the celebrating. Between the colorful costumes and the festive hustle and bustle there was a drastic, unfortunate incident that clouded the happy atmosphere of the event. Details about future security planning on such occasions, as [tutsplus.com], could be necessary to prevent similar incidents

Although the focus here is on a shocking incident, creative analyzes can also be drawn from this situation. In a world in which men and women are not only differentiated, but also in appearance, it remains to be hoped that every carnival fan can celebrate in an atmosphere of security in the future.