Overview

• On June 22, nine girls aged 11 to 17 reported being groped by several men in the whirlpool section of the Barbarossabad outdoor pool in Gelnhausen.
• Four male suspects aged 18 to 28 have been arrested, face criminal charges and have been issued house bans by pool management.
• Police Gelnhausen and the Offenbach precinct continue searching for a fifth suspect who fled the scene undetected.
• Authorities warn that additional victims may not yet have come forward and are urging anyone with information to contact investigators.
• The investigation follows immediate reports by pool staff and highlights calls for enhanced supervision and safety measures at public swimming facilities.