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.
- What: Threat and xenophobic insult of children
- When: Monday afternoon, May 11, 2026
- Where: Hugo-Schrade-Straße, Jena
- Contact for witnesses: 03641 810 or id.lpi.jena@polizei.thueringen.de
Escalation on the sidewalk
According to the police, the group of approximately ten-year-old children was on the sidewalk in Hugo-Schrade-Straße in the afternoon. Suddenly, a man about 30 years old approached. He first harshly ordered the children to leave the area immediately. Shortly thereafter, the situation escalated: the unknown individual threatened the children with physical violence and directed derogatory, xenophobic expressions specifically at one of the children. The perpetrator then fled in an unknown direction.
Perpetrator description: Police search for heavily tattooed man
To solve the incident as quickly as possible, the Criminal Investigation Department relies on the help of the public. The fleeing perpetrator is described as follows:
- Age: approx. 30 years
- Stature: slim, male
- Special features: conspicuously heavily tattooed
- Clothing: dark green jacket, jeans
Anyone who can provide information regarding the identity of the man or the incident is asked to contact the Landespolizeiinspektion Jena.
Background & Prevention
Hugo-Schrade-Straße is located in the Jena district of Winzerla, a densely populated residential area where many families live. In the event of such massive threats and racist attacks in public spaces, the police strongly advise moral courage. Passers-by should not look away in such situations, but rather address the perpetrators from a safe distance and immediately alert the police via the emergency number 110. Witness statements, especially precise descriptions of the perpetrator and directions of flight, are the most important tools for officers to consistently prosecute such crimes.
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Witnesses sought: Unknown man threatens children and utters xenophobic insults
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