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Berlin Police Probe Suspected Homophobic Assault in Görlitzer Park

Police are treating the case as a homophobic crime under investigation for dangerous bodily harm.

Overview

  • The attack occurred Friday afternoon in Kreuzberg’s Görlitzer Park, according to police.
  • Three men asked a 33-year-old about his sexual orientation and then assaulted him before three more men joined in.
  • Two attackers struck the victim with a beer bottle, causing injuries to his head and torso.
  • A passerby shouted for help, allowing the injured man to flee the scene.
  • The Kriminalpolizei has opened an investigation for dangerous bodily harm, and no arrests have been reported.