Homophober attack in Berlin-Mitte: Police investigated because of attempted dangerous bodily harm

Von NAG Redaktion

Am vergangenen Freitagabend kam es in Berlin-Mitte zu einem erschreckenden Vorfall, bei dem zwei junge Menschen Opfer eines homophoben Übergriffs wurden. Die Polizei ermittelt nun wegen versuchter gefährlicher Körperverletzung mit homophobem Hintergrund und der für politisch motivierte Straftaten zuständige Staatsschutz hat den Fall übernommen. Nach den bisherigen Ermittlungen ereignete sich der Vorfall gegen 18.50 Uhr in der Schillingstraße. Eine 15-jährige Jugendliche und ein 18-jähriger junger Mann wurden von einer Gruppe heraus homofeindlich beleidigt und bedroht. Aus Angst vor weiteren Übergriffen verließen die beiden die Gegend, wurden jedoch von der Gruppe verfolgt. Die Täter warfen Feuerwerkskörper auf die Opfer und griffen …
Last Friday evening there was a terrifying incident in Berlin-Mitte, in which two young people became victims of homophobic attack. The police are now investigating the case due to attempted dangerous bodily harm with a homophobic background and the state security responsible for politically motivated crimes. According to the previous investigation, the incident occurred around 6.50 p.m. in Schillingstrasse. A 15-year-old youth and an 18-year-old young man were insulted and threatened by a group out of home. For fear of further attacks, the two left the area, but were persecuted by the group. The perpetrators threw fireworks on the victims and grabbed ... (Symbolbild/MB)

Last Friday evening there was a terrifying incident in Berlin-Mitte, in which two young people became victims of homophobic attack. The police are now investigating the case because of attempted dangerous bodily harm with a homophobic background and the state security responsible for politically motivated crimes.

According to the previous investigations, the incident occurred around 6.50 p.m. in Schillingstrasse. A 15-year-old youth and an 18-year-old young man were insulted and threatened by a group out of home. For fear of further attacks, the two left the area, but were persecuted by the group. The perpetrators threw fireworks on the victims and even attacked the young man with a punch. Fortunately, he could avoid the attack.

To search for protection, the victims went to a nearby residential building while the perpetrators fled.

This incident again shows the threat and violence that LGBTQ+people are exposed to in our society. Homophobia is a serious form of discrimination and every incident like this is unacceptable. It is important that such attacks are taken seriously and consistently pursued to send a clear sign against homophobia.

The police are now asking for support from the population and calls on witnesses to report to the police if they have relevant information in connection with the incident in Schillingstrasse.

It is unfortunate that there are still people in our society who show others because of their sexual orientation. It is important that we all stand together and stand up for acceptance and equality. Everyone should have the right to live as he or she thinks it is right, without fear of discrimination and violence.

The incident in Schillingstrasse is another example that it still takes a lot of work to make our society more inclusive and tolerant. It is up to all of us to stand together against homophobia and any form of discrimination and to stand up for a world in which everyone is respected and accepted, regardless of their sexual orientation.