Xenophobic attack on playground: mother and child attacked!

Xenophobic attack on playground: mother and child attacked!

On Monday evening, June 30, 2025, the children's playground in Neuhausen became the scene of an outrageous incident that stirred emotions. As the Bavaria Police According to reports, a 35-year-old mother and her daughter met a 40-year-old woman at 7 p.m. who immediately hurled xenophobic insults. The argument escalated when the attacker violently pulled the child from a swing and spat on her, which visibly caused the girl pain.

Police Inspectorate 42 quickly intervened and spoke to those at risk. The perpetrator is now being reported for insult and bodily harm, and the investigation is underway at Criminal Investigation Department 4. The police have emphasized that such incidents will be pursued consistently in order to take a stand against xenophobic behavior. A tragic incident that questions how such attitudes can arise.

Xenophobia and social tensions

The aggression that erupted here on a completely normal playground raises questions. A recent study by the ifo Institute shows that the proportion of non-German suspects in the police crime statistics for 2023 is 34.4%, above the average for the overall population, in which foreigners only make up around 16%. This leads to the stereotype that foreigners are a threat. However, the study argues that the living environment of the suspects, and not their origin, is often the decisive factor for crime.

Where is this development taking us? Many foreigners live in urban areas such as Munich, which often have a higher crime rate. It becomes clear here that, among other things, infrastructural and economic aspects as well as population density are crucial when it comes to the crime rate.

Several incidents in Munich

But this incident isn't the only thing that shows that something is wrong in Munich. On July 2, 2025, several other tragic and worrying situations occurred. On Pfeuferstrasse, a 24-year-old driver collided with a traffic light and injured a 22-year-old pedestrian, who then had to be taken to hospital. A fatal accident also occurred when a 59-year-old drove over an unguarded level crossing and was hit by an S-Bahn.

In addition, a fire was reported in an apartment building in Fürstenried West, in which two people were slightly injured. In Ismaning, too, there was an assault offense in a betting shop, where a dispute between two guests escalated.

This large number of incidents shows that the security situation must be improved in many areas in order to ensure harmonious coexistence. While the municipal utilities must continue to work on a good concept for integration and reducing prejudices, the police play a crucial role in the consistent prosecution of crimes.

The incidents of the last few days make it clear that society needs to be more aware and take active action against violence and prejudice. This is the only way to prevent similar incidents in the future.