The various cantonal and communal police forces stepped up their presence on Halloween night. In Meilen in canton Zurich, youths committed robbery offences, but in many places it remained largely quiet. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox A group of at least six young men threatened and robbed several 13 to 16-year-olds in Meilen on Friday night, the Zurich cantonal police reported on Saturday. They stole mobile phones and a scooter. One 15-year-old suffered a head injury and required medical treatment in hospital. Local police officers from Meilen were able to arrest two suspects - a 16-year-old Somali and an 18-year-old Latvian. The cantonal police are still investigating. Burning e-scooters Otherwise, the night was mostly peaceful, the press release continues. "The police saw lots of children and young people peacefully roaming the neighbourhoods in their scary costumes." Nevertheless, the Zurich cantonal police registered a total of around 70 Halloween ...
