Raufhandel in Mattighofen: Money debt escalate to violence!

Raufhandel in Mattighofen: Money debt escalate to violence!

A tangible argument that started on June 27, 2025 in the city area of ​​Mattighofen caused excitement. Shortly before 6 p.m. there was a violent incident between two men-a 40-year-old Bosnian citizen and a 28-year-old, both from the Braunau district, which ended in a boom. The reason for the escalation: money debt that obviously led to serious threats.

as [Regionews] (https://www.regionews.at/newsdetail/nach_raufhandel_fest, the 40-year-old had threatened with serious consequences if the outstanding payment is not made. The son of the 28-year-old and the 40-year-old himself were also involved in the argument, which led to a violent exchange of blows. All three men wore minor injuries.

a upgrade with consequences

In addition to the physical arguments, [Nachrichten.at] (https://www.nachrichten.at/oberschäterreich/schlaegerei-in-mattighofen-wegen-geste-3- injurious ;art4,4064192) also of an unexpected find: Small amounts of marijuana were discovered during the personal examinations. The 40-year-old, who, according to statements, was heavily alcoholic, had to be treated in the hospital afterwards. While he was lying on the ground, his opponents kicked and beaten by his opponents.

The police were able to arrest the 28-year-old a little later, while the 40-year-old's interrogation was only possible on the following day due to his strong alcoholization. All three participants are now reported to the Ried public prosecutor, which increases the consequences of the nightly argument.

A look at violent crime

Incidents such as these throw a highlight of the general situation of violent crime, which is an increasingly worrying topic in Austria as well as in Germany. According to Statista, violent crimes make up less than 4% of all police crimes. But they strongly influence the feeling of security of the population, since the severe such clashes often have far -reaching consequences. The number of acts of violence has increased again since 2021, which gives rise to concern and indicates economic uncertainties and social stress.

The incident in Mattighofen may have assumed lightly for the time being, but it illustrates how violence can arise in connection with money matters. The fact that younger generations are also increasingly involved in such arguments is a trend that should not be ignored. Here it is asked to have the right conversations both within families and in society and to find solutions before an escalation becomes inevitable, as in Mattighofen.