Unknowns devastate sculptures behind the Horn Castle - police are looking for witnesses!

Unknowns devastate sculptures behind the Horn Castle - police are looking for witnesses!

In the tranquil community of Horn-Bad Meinberg, exactly told the street "Am Wall" behind the Horn Castle, an unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday, July 6, 2025. As reported lwz24.de, unknown perpetrators damaged several sculptures from styrofoam between 4 and 11 p.m., which were set up there. The perpetrators apparently ran by breaking the works of art out of the brackets and simply lying off. The property damage has not yet been quantified.

The Lippe police have asked for witnesses and urges everyone who has observed something suspicious to report to the criminal commissioner 5 on 05231/6090. In a first statement, the police stated that such property damage in public spaces not only have a legal dimension, but also present the municipal administration with considerable challenges.

The effects of vandalism

vandalism is a widespread problem that not only represents a financial burden for the communities concerned, but also reduces the attractiveness of public spaces. According to a guide from abes-online.com, children and adolescents are often the perpetrators whose actions often result from boredom or frustration. Such incidents also increase the risk of injury for uninvolved.

The destruction of public property can be actively addressed via solutions such as the installation of video cameras and alarm systems. The rapid removal of damaged objects also plays an important role to deter imitation offenders. Preventive measures, such as promoting leisure programs for young people, could have a positive effect here.

A call to the community

The events in Horn-Bad Meinberg make it clear that the community may not only be about remedying the immediate damage, but also developing a stronger prevention culture. So it is up to the population to actively contribute to avoiding such incidents. A common zero tolerance strategy could help deter potential perpetrators.

The responsible police station not only made the information mentioned, but also addressed a broad appeal to all citizens, to be vigilant and, in the best case, prevent such misdeeds. Bad mood, caused by vandalism, should never be against the quality of life in Horn-Bad Meinberg.

Observations on property damage, as mentioned, can be reported on the phone number 05231/6090 at the Criminal Investigation Council 5. Let us make sure that Horn-Bad Meinberg remains a place where we all like to live!