Hooded attackers ruin variety: Bad Freienwalde in turmoil!

Hooded attackers ruin variety: Bad Freienwalde in turmoil!

in Bad Freienwalde, a city with around 12,000 inhabitants, on June 15, 2025 there was a terrifying incident when an event of the "Bad Freienwalde is colorful" initiative attacked as hooded attackers. This peaceful rally, which was directed against right pressure, hatred and agitation, should celebrate the diversity of the community and support the queer community. But the day took a violent course when a group of around 10 to 15 people with impact tools went against the participants and slightly injured at least two people. The attackers disappeared before the police could arrive, and have not yet been identified, reports Tagesschau .

The event that started at 12 p.m. on Karl-Marx-Straße should offer a colorful children's program, live music and a graffiti workshop. Damages have already been reported in advance, as around 40 posters that were promoted for the rally, were stolen or torn down. Obviously there was a system behind the attack that raises numerous questions and throws an alarming light on increasing violence against the queer community.

reactions and investigations

Brandenburg's interior minister René Wilke sentenced the attack sharply and emphasized the need to continue against such attacks. He announced that he was traveling to Bad Freienwalde to assess the Situation on site. "We have to defend ourselves against such attacks," said Wilke. In an official declaration, the police will treat the action as a dangerous bodily harm and a violation of the meeting law. Witnesses are asked to describe their observations to contribute to clarifying the incident, as well as Nordkurier

The deplorable event is not just an isolated case. According to the reports of the Lesbian and Gay Association (LSVD), hate crime is the most massive form of expressiveness. The number of unreported attacks is estimated to be an alarming 80-90%, which means that many affected people out of fear of discrimination or uncertainty as to whether the police cannot help them report such incidents. The police recording of queer anti -querean crimes has so far been insufficient and urgently needs to be improved.

A call to solidarity

The incidents in Bad Freienwalde show that queer people are still at risk in public space. The sight of drag queens or homosexual couples can inspire violent offenders and represents an attack on basic democratic values. Events such as "Bad Freienwalde is colorful" are more important than ever to set a sign against discrimination and to celebrate the variety in society.

The situation not only throws a light on the local community, but also requires a rethink at the political level to prevent future attacks and to ensure the safety of all citizens. Together we have to against these scary trends. The Brandenburg Interior Minister and the police are faced with the challenge of countering an increasing threat and creating a safe environment for all people.