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Berlin Police Probe School Assault, Alleged Antisemitic Shouts by 17-Year-Old

Authorities are interviewing witnesses to assess potential hate‑speech offenses as part of a wider criminal inquiry.

Overview

  • Police say a dispute at an Oberstufenzentrum in Berlin‑Kreuzberg on Monday escalated when a 17‑year‑old allegedly insulted, threatened and spat at a fellow pupil.
  • A teacher who intervened was also allegedly insulted and spat on, and classmates who shielded her reported that one was grabbed by the collar and spat at.
  • After the group went to the school office to report the incident, the youth allegedly shouted antisemitic slogans toward them.
  • Responding officers reported continued aggression, with the suspect allegedly insulting an officer and resisting arrest before being taken to a station for identification and released.
  • Investigations are underway on suspicion of bodily harm, threats, insults, resisting enforcement officers and incitement, with the motive still being examined.