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Berlin State Security Probes Attack on Neukölln Arabic School Director at Rathaus Neukölln

Investigators are reviewing station footage in a case handled by state security for potential political motivation.

Overview

  • Hudhaifa Al‑Mashhadani reported being shoved from behind on the U‑Bahnhof Rathaus Neukölln platform around 11:13 a.m. Friday and threatened with death.
  • Police confirm he filed a complaint, note he reported pain but no injuries, and have a suspect description that includes a long black coat, a red Palestinian scarf and glasses.
  • The LKA’s state‑security unit is evaluating U‑Bahn video and seeking witnesses, and no identification or arrest has been announced.
  • Governing Mayor Kai Wegner and allied community organizations condemned the assault and expressed solidarity with Al‑Mashhadani.
  • The Ibn Khaldun school has been under police protection following prior threats, and police say the U7 train was stationary during the altercation as details are still being verified.