Three Suspects in Augsburg Homophobic Attack Held in Pre-Trial Detention

Specialized authorities are investigating the violent assault on two men as a potential hate crime, with three suspects now detained on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

• Two men, aged 28 and 26, were attacked in Augsburg on March 23, 2025, and subjected to homophobic insults.
• The victims were physically assaulted, including being kicked in the head and upper body, in Augsburg's Altstadt area.
• Three suspects, aged 22, 23, and 24, are now in pre-trial detention on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
• The Bayerische Zentralstelle zur Bekämpfung von Extremismus und Terrorismus (ZET) is leading the investigation into the attack as a potential hate crime.
• Authorities are continuing to gather evidence to determine the full scope and motive behind the incident.

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