Turmoil at Weibnerheim Farmers' Festival: 12 individuals suffer harm due to the use of an irritant
At the Webenheimer Farmers' Fair in Blieskastel/Webenheim, an incident occurred on July 19, 2025, that involved dangerous bodily harm. The incident took place around 11:15 PM, within the jurisdiction of the Homburg Police Station.
The perpetrator sprayed an irritant, believed to be pepper spray, into the ducts of the floor-mounted fog machine of the "Autoscooter" ride. As a result, when the fog system was activated, the substance spread throughout the ride area, causing at least twelve individuals aged 11 to 38 to suffer minor injuries.
The affected individuals complained of breathing difficulties and nausea. Fortunately, no one had to be taken to the hospital due to the incident. The injured individuals received initial medical treatment at the on-site medical tent.
The Homburg Police Station has initiated an investigation for dangerous bodily harm, and the investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement is actively gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the circumstances and the responsible parties involved. As of now, no final conclusions or charges have been announced.
Witnesses with information about the perpetrator or who were affected by the irritant are asked to contact the Homburg Police Station at 06841-1060. The "Autoscooter" ride was affected by the incident, and the police are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward to help bring the case to a resolution.
- The incident at the Webenheimer Farmers' Fair, involving an irritant believed to be pepper spray, has been classified as a case of dangerous bodily harm under the jurisdiction of the Homburg Police Station.
- The Homburg Police Station, investigating the incident at the Webenheimer Farmers' Fair, is seeking information about the perpetrator or affected individuals, including those involved in the "Autoscooter" ride, in order to gather evidence for health-and-wellness, crime-and-justice, general-news, and science (particularly concerning the effects of the irritant and safety protocols).
