Police: Number of violent crimes by juveniles up by a quarter in two years

Following the stabbing in Hradec Králové, police released data on Thursday showing a 25% increase in violent crimes committed by children over the past two years. In 2023, minors were responsible for 947 violent offenses, including 9 murders, up from 701 crimes and 7 murders in 2022. The total reached 1,080 violent crimes last year. Authorities are concerned about the rise in youth violence and are investigating its causes.