Beer order disagreement escalates at Bamberger Sandkerwa festival.
On the night of August 23, 2025, the Bamberg Sandkerwa was marred by two separate incidents involving aggressive and intoxicated individuals.
In the first incident, a 36-year-old man was reported to have attacked police officers around 2 a.m. The man, who was extremely aggressive and attempted to bite the officers, now faces a criminal complaint. Following the incident, he spent the night in a detox cell. However, there is no publicly available information about this man, and the police reports mention some incidents with aggressive or intoxicated individuals at earlier times, but none match this description specifically.
In a separate incident, a 54-year-old man argued with a waitress over a beer order at the Bamberg Sandkerwa. The altercation escalated, with the man pushing and insulting the waitress. As a result, he now faces a criminal complaint and was asked to leave the establishment.
The Bamberg City Police handled both incidents, and after the official end of the events, they were called upon several times to mediate disputes. Two uncooperative individuals were issued a ban after being particularly uncooperative.
Despite the incidents, the Bamberg Sandkerwa featured several enjoyable activities, including a duck race after a decade-long absence. A 10-year-old girl also caused surprises during the youth fishing competition.
For those feeling threatened or needing help, a safe space is available on the Bamberg Sandkerwa. Witnesses are asked to provide statements to the Bamberg police at 0951/ 9129-210.
It is essential to remember that such incidents are not representative of the Bamberg Sandkerwa as a whole, which is a much-loved annual event in the city. The organisers and the police will continue to work together to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees.
