Police youngsters discharge a replica firearm at a police station in Wiesbaden, Germany
In Wiesbaden, Germany, a 14-year-old boy found himself in hot water after triggering a police response at the city's central station on Wednesday, 15th January, 2025. The incident occurred at the Railway Station Square, Southeast.
The boy was carrying an airsoft weapon, which looked remarkably like a firearm, leading to a heightened police response. Eyewitnesses alerted the authorities when the teenager entered a nearby shopping center, Lilien-Carré, with the object.
An airsoft weapon was confiscated from the suspected perpetrator, and he was arrested along with three other teenagers aged 14 to 16, and two men aged 18 and 20. Among those arrested was the 14-year-old boy from Wiesbaden.
The Police Directorate Wiesbaden, under the Polizeipräsidium Wiesbaden, is the official authority responsible for the events at Wiesbaden Central Station on that day. After completing the police measures, the boy was picked up by his parents at the station.
The Wiesbaden police have initiated proceedings against the 14-year-old boy for violating the Weapons Act. The police strongly advise against carrying imitation weapons in public, as they can trigger larger police responses and pose a danger to their carriers.
This advice emphasizes the potential dangers and unnecessary police responses that can occur from carrying such items in public. The advice was issued in response to the incident at Wiesbaden Central Station, but it is a general recommendation, not specific to this incident.
For further inquiries related to this incident, please contact the Police Headquarters Westhessen at the Police Directorate Wiesbaden, Duty Officer. You can reach them at the phone number (0611) 345-2042 or via email at [email protected].
It is essential to remember that carrying imitation weapons in public can lead to serious consequences, as demonstrated by this incident at Wiesbaden Central Station. Let's all strive to maintain a safe and peaceful environment for everyone.
