Jena, June 10, 2026 – Following a physical assault on two children in the Jena city center area, the Jena State Police Inspectorate is urgently seeking witnesses. The incident occurred back in March of this year, which is why investigators are now relying on the assistance of the public.
- Incident: Physical assault on two children (aged 12 and 13)
- Time of offense: Thursday, March 26, 2026, around 3:00 PM
- Location: Carl-Zeiss-Straße / Ernst-Haeckel-Platz area, Jena
- Wanted: Unknown man with distinctive features
Details of the Incident in Carl-Zeiss-Straße
According to the police’s current findings, the incident occurred on the afternoon of March 26, 2026. Around 3:00 PM, a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old boy were in Carl-Zeiss-Straße. There, they were confronted and physically assaulted by a previously unknown man. The exact background and motive for the crime are currently still the subject of ongoing investigations. Since the incident occurred some time ago, officers hope that the publication of the suspect’s description will lead to new information.
Detailed Suspect Description
The man being sought was described by the victims as follows:
- Age: approx. 30 years old
- Height: approx. 1.75 meters tall
- Build: athletic-slim
- Hair: short, red hair
- Clothing: beige jacket
- Special feature: At the time of the offense, the man was accompanied by a child sitting in a wheelchair.
Appeal for Witnesses: Jena Police Request Assistance
The police are now looking for individuals who were in the area of Carl-Zeiss-Straße or the adjacent Ernst-Haeckel-Platz on the afternoon of March 26. In particular, witnesses who noticed the described man accompanied by the child in the wheelchair are asked to come forward.
Relevant information is being accepted by the Jena Police at the telephone number 03641 81-0 or any other police station.
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Witnesses sought after physical assault on child
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