Cigarette dispute escalated: 20-year-old brutally injured in the hospital!

Cigarette dispute escalated: 20-year-old brutally injured in the hospital!

At the village festival in Steinenbronn in the district of Böblingen, there was a violent incident on Sunday, June 29, 2025. A 20-year-old was injured and then had to be taken to the hospital. The dispute, which started at 1:45 a.m., ignited a request for cigarettes.

An unknown man had asked the 20-year-old for a cigarette and initially received three cigarettes from him. But when the stranger asked again for other cigarettes, the younger refused to give him. The perpetrator then took the entire cigarette box and distributed their content to other people in the area.

escalation of the argument

The 20-year-old confronted the strangers, which led to a palpable argument. The perpetrator hit the 20-year-old in the face, whereupon he fell to the ground. Two other unknowns intervened and also hit the injured man. The incident was observed by numerous festival visitors.

At 1:55 a.m., the injured 20-year-old was taken to the hospital by an emergency services. The police have meanwhile started investigations into dangerous bodily harm. The responsible police station in Waldenbuch is looking for witnesses to the incident. Witnesses are asked to report on 07157 52699-0 or by email to Boeblingen.prev@polizei.bwl.de. Questions can also be sent to the Ludwigsburg police headquarters on 07141 18-8777.

The incidents in Steinenbronn throw a light on the challenges that such events bring. Alcohol and exuberant mood often lead to conflicts that change violence. Security concepts and prevention measures are becoming increasingly important in order to avoid such clashes.

The police again appeals to visitors from festivals, responsibly to act and to solve conflicts without violence. In this case, too, a prudent handling of the situation may have prevented an escalation.