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Late Friday evening, a brutal act of violence occurred in the Lobeda district of Jena. A 27-year-old man was collectively attacked and injured by a group of three in a supermarket parking lot. Police are now urgently seeking witnesses.
Serious incident in the center of Jena: A man has suffered severe injuries in the area of the Paradiespark. The police have immediately launched an investigation.
A hit-and-run accident resulting in significant property damage occurred on Ziegenhainer Straße. The Jena police are now looking for witnesses who can provide information regarding the fleeing vehicle.
Jena, 29.04.2026. The Landespolizeiinspektion Jena is asking the public for assistance in solving a hit-and-run accident. An unknown perpetrator left behind significant property damage and subsequently fled the scene without authorization.
Eineborn, 24.04.2026 – A 36-year-old medicine delivery driver became the victim of a robbery in Eineborn on Thursday morning. Two currently unknown perpetrators attacked the man during his work and stole, among other things, his vehicle keys.
Jena, 05.04.2026 – On Saturday evening, a 14-year-old was mugged by a group of youths in the city center. Under the threat of violence, the unidentified main perpetrator forced the victim to surrender his conspicuous brand-name shoes.
In the Ottogerd-Mühlmann-Straße, a rainbow flag was intentionally set on fire last weekend. In addition to the destroyed flag, property damage was caused to the building. The criminal police are investigating and looking for witnesses.
On Monday evening, a violent assault occurred in the Jena district of Lobeda. An intoxicated man attacked a passerby with an iron bar. While the suspect was apprehended, the victim fled the scene and is now being sought by the police.
Apolda / Jena, March 24, 2026 – An incident of extreme violence occurred late Friday evening in Apolda. A group of masked individuals from a vehicle convoy attacked two young men in their car and injured them. The criminal investigation department is investigating a breach of the public peace and is urgently seeking witnesses.
Late Tuesday evening, a 1,000-liter paper bin burned down completely in Hermsdorf. Firefighters and police were on site; there was no danger to residents or surrounding buildings at any time.