Jena Lokal - Local News, Events & Culture
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Jena-Winzerla, 13.05.2026. A racist incident in Hugo-Schrade-Straße is currently occupying the Jena Criminal Investigation Department. An unknown man massively intimidated a group of children and insulted them with xenophobic slurs on Monday afternoon. Investigators are now looking for witnesses.
In the night from April 19 to 20, a parked car in Crossen an der Elster was intentionally damaged. All four tires were slashed. Police are now looking for witnesses.
Following a massive confrontation at the “Stadion Am Sportpark” in Apolda in mid-April, the Jena police are urgently seeking witnesses. An investigation for breach of the peace is underway against a group that has not yet been identified.
Jena, 22.04.2026. Following a hit-and-run in the parking lot of a DIY store in Jena Nord, the police are looking for witnesses. The incident occurred at the end of March; the perpetrator caused property damage and fled the scene.
A physical altercation occurred between several passengers on a Line 1 tram on Thursday afternoon. Police are now looking for witnesses to the incident, which included the display of an unconstitutional gesture.