Particle.news
Download on the App Store
40 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Masked Extremists Attack Diversity Rally in Bad Freienwalde

State Security has opened a probe into the politically motivated assault; the rally resumed under police protection.

In Bad Freienwalde haben Vermummte ein Fest für Vielfalt angegriffen.
Image
Brandenburgs Innenminister René Wilke mit zwei Polizisten in Brandenburg
Image

Overview

  • On June 15, a group of 10 to 15 masked attackers armed with impact tools stormed a "Bad Freienwalde ist Bunt" rally, lightly injuring at least two attendees.
  • Investigators have handed the case to the State Security unit amid suspicions of a right-wing extremist assault.
  • Organizers pressed on with the diversity event under enhanced police protection to complete the planned program.
  • The Amadeu Antonio Stiftung described the attack as evidence of an unrestrained right-wing scene and warned of further threats to queer gatherings.
  • Interior Minister René Wilke condemned the violence, visited the site and called for stronger safeguards for future LGBTQ+ events.