Jena, May 12, 2026. On Monday afternoon, a previously unknown man threatened and racially insulted a group of ten-year-old children in Hugo-Schrade-Straße. The police are now looking for witnesses to the incident.
- When: Monday afternoon, May 11, 2026
- Where: Hugo-Schrade-Straße, Jena
- What: Threat and xenophobic insult of children
- Suspect description: Male, approx. 30 years old, slim, heavily tattooed. Clothing: dark green jacket, jeans.
Escalation on the sidewalk
According to current police findings, the group of approximately ten-year-old children was on a sidewalk in Hugo-Schrade-Straße. A passerby, about 30 years old, approached the children and abruptly demanded they leave the area immediately. The situation escalated further: the man threatened the group of children with physical violence. Additionally, one of the children was severely insulted by the unknown individual with xenophobic and derogatory remarks.
Police request information
The perpetrator left the scene after the verbal attacks. The police have launched an investigation and are now looking for individuals who observed the incident on Monday afternoon. Information regarding the whereabouts or identity of the heavily tattooed man in the dark green jacket is of great importance to the officers.
Background: Winzerla residential area and prevention tips
Hugo-Schrade-Straße is located in the Jena district of Winzerla, a densely populated and busy residential area in the south of the city. Many families live here, and children are often out on sidewalks, playgrounds, and in green spaces in the afternoon.
The police generally advise parents to train their children on the correct behavior in threatening situations. Children should be taught to maintain a sufficient distance from strangers, to shout loudly for help in dangerous situations (e.g., by shouting “Leave me alone!”), and to specifically approach other adults or seek out busy places like supermarkets. In the event of any incident, the police emergency number should always be dialed immediately to enable the fastest possible search and investigation measures.
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Children threatened and insulted – Police seek witnesses
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