Halloween in West Hesse: Police Tame Chaos, No Serious Injuries
Halloween night in West Hesse brought a mix of chaos and concern, with police keeping busy throughout the evening. Despite several incidents, no serious injuries or significant property damage were reported.
The night started with persistent fireworks explosions keeping police on their toes. In Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, officers checking a 14-year-old boy found illegal firecrackers on Kirchstraße. Meanwhile, in West Hesse, a 13-year-old girl was also found with illegal fireworks, though details remain scarce.
Several assaults were reported, but all victims suffered only minor injuries. Mailboxes in Wiesbaden and Geisenheim were not spared, destroyed by explosives. In Hohenstein, a manhole cover was removed and placed on the road, causing damage to a car. A 13-year-old boy in Bad Homburg was found with illegal fireworks.
Police operations were high across the region, but the situation calmed down significantly by midnight.
While Halloween night in West Hesse saw its fair share of disturbances, the quick response from police ensured no major incidents occurred. The region can look forward to a quieter night next time.
