Overview

• The assault occurred Sunday at Ostkreuz station when a group confronted, beat, and kicked two individuals perceived as part of the left-wing scene.
• Police detained twelve suspects aged 17 to 46 for identity checks before releasing them pending further inquiry.
• The victims declined medical treatment at the scene.
• The Polizeilicher Staatsschutz has assumed responsibility for the investigation, marking an escalation to the state security level.
• The attack highlights growing concerns over politically motivated violence in Berlin’s transit hubs.