Berlin Package Courier Attacked in Racially Motivated Assault
A 51-year-old courier was racially insulted and struck with a glass bottle by a known offender in Berlin-Rummelsburg, prompting a state security investigation.
- The incident occurred Monday afternoon on Margaretenstraße in Berlin-Rummelsburg as the courier attempted to deliver a package.
- A 41-year-old man initiated a confrontation, hurling racial insults at the courier before striking him multiple times on the arm with a glass bottle.
- Police apprehended the suspect, who is known to authorities, near the scene of the attack but released him after confirming his identity.
- The courier declined medical treatment for his injuries and chose to continue his delivery route following the attack.
- State security, responsible for politically motivated crimes, has launched an investigation into the assault and racial abuse.
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