Chaos in Obergiesing: Young people party wildly, police have to intervene!

Chaos in Obergiesing: Young people party wildly, police have to intervene!

If a birthday party quickly gets out of hand, then we are dealing with exactly such a situation in Obergiesing, Munich. On December 6, 2025, a group of young people wanted to hold a party for two 16 and 17 year olds in an office belonging to the father of one of the hosts. The plan was to have around 50 guests, but there were actually an incredible 150, which really brought the situation to a boil. The celebration, which initially started out as fun, eventually ended in an escalation in which the police had to be called, as [tz.de reports](https://www.tz.de/muenchen/stadt/obergiesing-fasangarten-ort68446/100-gaeste-mehr-als-geplant- Feier-von-jugendlichen-eskaliert-im-buero-des- Vaters-94074897.html).

The problems began when a 17-year-old party guest threw a firecracker from a moving car at a group of people at a bus stop. During this reprehensible action, a 16-year-old was hit in the knee, but fortunately was uninjured. Such incidents are not only dangerous, they also have legal consequences, as the taz states. The thrower could have to answer for attempted grievous bodily harm and violation of the Explosives Act.

Legal consequences of firecracker attacks

The legal framework is clear: Anyone who throws firecrackers at people can expect a sentence of up to ten years if it involves dangerous bodily harm. These regulations are not new, but are intended to prevent such pyrotechnic attacks on innocent people from becoming a habit. Damage to property caused by fireworks, such as a damaged windshield after the incident, can also bring those responsible to court. The situation in Obergiesing is not only a sad episode, but also highlights the controversial handling of fireworks in Germany.

This brings us to the topic of fireworks - a tradition that not only brings joy, but can also have serious consequences. According to aekn.de, children and young people are particularly at risk when it comes to injuries from firecrackers and rockets. Every year, these loud and colorful spectacles lead to countless injuries and even permanent damage. The Lower Saxony Medical Association reports an increase in burn injuries during the holidays.

Health risks and claims

The negative impact of fireworks on health is also undeniable. Every year in Germany around 2,050 tons of fine dust are released by New Year's Eve fireworks, which put a strain on our lungs. In addition, the noises can lead to permanent hearing damage, which Dr. Martina Wenker, President of the Lower Saxony Medical Association, to call for a rethink in society regarding fireworks. In her opinion, firecrackers should only be lit by qualified people in order to minimize health risks.

Back to Obergiesing, where the celebration was finally broken up by the police around 9:15 p.m. after residents asked for help because they were disturbing the peace. The incident shows once again that there is a clear need for action, not only with regard to the handling of firecrackers at celebrations, but also overall in order to curb the dangers caused by indiscriminate lighting of fireworks.