There was an extensive police operation at Leipzig Central Station on 25.03.2024, which focused on combating violent crime and theft. Over twenty police officers from the Leipzig Federal Police Inspectorate, Leipzig Police Headquarters and the Federal Riot Police were deployed to increase security in this area.
During the operation, 20 Identitarians were identified, 14 searches were carried out and two arrest warrants were executed. A 57-year-old Lithuanian and a 25-year-old Somali were taken to a prison. The operation was characterized by the observation of a robbery in which a 55-year-old man was attacked by three men. Two suspects, a 26-year-old Tunisian and a 19-year-old German, were arrested. The third perpetrator escaped despite a police helicopter operation.
In Leipzig-Grünau, a 15-year-old Syrian was arrested after a handbag robbery. Thanks to a witness tip-off, the police were able to identify and provisionally arrest him. The teenager is in Germany unaccompanied and was taken to a shelter for unaccompanied minor asylum seekers after undergoing identification treatment.
A break-in at a social facility in Altlindenau caused several thousand euros worth of damage. The perpetrators forced their way in by prising open the door and stole a safe containing cash. The police are investigating particularly serious theft.
In the Leipzig district of Sellerhausen-Stünz, a garden shed burned down. The fire department was able to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring gazebos. The damage amounts to 7,000 euros; the criminal investigation department is investigating arson.
Residents in Paunsdorf caught two burglars in the storage rooms of apartment buildings. A patrol car caught the 46-year-old and 37-year-old suspects. Burglary tools, stolen property and narcotics were seized from them.
In Belgern-Schildau, a workshop hall burned down completely on 26.03.2025. Two people present were taken to hospital. The cause is unknown; the police are investigating.
A 46-year-old VW driver was taken off the road in Zwenkau with a blood alcohol level of 2.58. The driver collided with a kerb; no damage was caused. His driving license was confiscated.
A traffic accident in Leipzig-Zentrum-Südost between a streetcar and a car resulted in three minor injuries. The accident was caused by an illegal turning maneuver by the car driver.
In Heiterblick, there was a traffic accident with five minor injuries. The accident occurred when the driver disregarded a turning maneuver. There was considerable damage to property.
Here you can find the detailed reports from the Saxony police.
