Jena, May 24, 2026 – Late Friday evening, a brutal act of violence occurred in the district of Lobeda. 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.
- Crime Scene: Salvador-Allende-Platz, Jena-Lobeda (supermarket parking lot)
- Time of Incident: Friday, 22.05.2026, approx. 10:00 PM
- Involved Parties: A 27-year-old victim, three attackers (two men, one 29-year-old woman)
- Investigating Authority: Landespolizeiinspektion Jena
Collective Assault in Parking Lot
According to information from the Landespolizeiinspektion (LPI) Jena, the incident occurred on Friday evening around 10:00 PM. The scene of the event was Salvador-Allende-Platz in the Jena district of Lobeda. A serious confrontation took place in the parking lot of a supermarket there. According to current investigations, two men and a 29-year-old woman acted collectively against the 27-year-old victim.
Due to the force of the punches and kicks, the young man fell to the ground. He sustained injuries in the process. More precise information regarding the severity of the injuries is not yet available.
Known Suspects and Police Appeal for Witnesses
While the involved 29-year-old woman is already known to the authorities, the identities of the two men involved remain unclear. The police are investigating on suspicion of dangerous bodily harm.
Officers are issuing an urgent appeal to the public: Who observed the incident on Friday evening or can provide information about the two unknown perpetrators? Information can be reported to the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena at the telephone number 03641 810 or any other police station.
🛡️ Civil Courage: Correct Behavior During Acts of Violence
The police advise witnesses of physical altercations in public spaces to observe the following behavior:
- Self-protection comes first: Never put yourself in danger. Do not intervene physically if a situation threatens to escalate.
- Call emergency services: Immediately notify the police via 110.
- Create public awareness: Loudly draw the attention of other passers-by to the situation and specifically ask them for help.
- Support the victim: Take care of injured persons as soon as the danger has passed and provide first aid.
- Be a witness: Memorize the appearance of the perpetrators, their direction of flight, and other details to report them to the police later.
Source:
Police News Jena, 24.05.26: Media information from LPI Jena dated May 24, 2026
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