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Munich Police Probe Harassment of Twitch Streamer on Oktoberfest Livestream

Munich police are investigating the livestreamed incident as sexual harassment.

Overview

  • Twitch streamer Kunshikitty was accosted on Monday night at the Wiesn by a visibly intoxicated man who touched her shoulder and hip and made an explicit sexual remark on camera.
  • The clip circulated widely on social media, drawing hundreds of thousands of views on X and prompting debate over showing the suspect’s face without pixelation.
  • Police confirmed they have the footage and opened an inquiry for sexual harassment, with no public report of an arrest in this case.
  • Authorities reiterated safety guidance for festivalgoers, urging early withdrawal from risky situations, loud calls for help or use of whistles or alarm devices, and prompt reporting to security, police or the Safe Space.
  • Officials noted recurring misconduct at Oktoberfest this year, citing multiple reported harassment cases and separate incidents that led to a rape investigation with an arrest warrant.