Hoofed attackers attack Queere rally in Bad Freienwalde

Hoofed attackers attack Queere rally in Bad Freienwalde

Bad Freienwalde, Deutschland - On Sunday morning there was a worrying incident in Bad Freienwalde (Märkisch-Oderland) that brought the participants of an event against hatred and agitation to a hooded group. According to Bild attacked a meeting of the queer community, which took place under the motto "Bad Freienwalde is colorful". The event should set a sign against the right of the right and offered a varied program that also included child entertainment and live music.

This shocking incident occurred shortly before 12 noon on Karl-Marx-Straße. The attackers approached the participants with impact tools and wooden sticks. Two men, 54 and 47 years old, suffered slight head injuries and needed medical care. Organizers stated that at least three people were injured, although treatment was not always necessary, as reported. The attackers were able to flee before the police arrived, which was stationed at this time.

Investigations and political reactions

The incident immediately triggered a wave of outrage. Brandenburg's Interior Minister René Wilke vehemently condemned the attacks and announced that it would visit the event himself. "Attacks on a festity for families and children are unacceptable," said Wilke. The police have now initiated investigations into dangerous bodily harm and a possible violation of the meeting law. The investigation is expected to be taken over by the state security, since a right -wing motivated background cannot be excluded. Witnesses are asked to report on 03341-3300 to provide information on the perpetrators or escape vehicles.

The state constitutional protection also warns of a violent right -wing extremist scene in the region that is ready to violence, which gives rise to concern. According to ZDF is the current situation part of a worrying trends that documents an increase in queer-fine criminal offenses in Germany. According to the BKA, 1,785 attack cases against LSBTIQ*people were recorded in 2023, which represents a significant increase in comparison to 2022.

social debate and outlook

In the middle of these events, it becomes clear that social cohesion is put to the test. The incidents in Bad Freienwalde are not isolated. The perpetrators, who were mostly described as adolescents and young adults, are part of a violent milieus, which according to Tagesschau increasingly aggressively towards the queer Community appears. An urgent call to combat homophobers and enemy of the transposition seems more necessary than ever. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser underlines the urgency to consistently pursue such attacks and to create a working group to combat such violence.

What's next for Bad Freienwalde and the people who are involved against hate and discrimination? The event should set a sign of solidarity and cooperation, but the events show that the fights are far from winning. The participants concerned not only need protection by the authorities, but also broad social support.