Adolescent vocalizes offensive Nazi phrase, spurring police intervention.
Young, right-wing sentiments are gaining traction among the youth, as confirmed by the European election survey in this demographic. A concerning incident unfolded at Warnemuende train station, where a 15-year-old girl was heard shouting racist remarks.
Following Germany's Euro football match opener, there was a heightened police presence at Warnemuende train station due to the rise of right-wing slogans. As per the Federal Police, this particular Friday, a 15-year-old girl yelled "Germany for Germans, Foreigners out."
When authorities tried to identify the girl, her 54-year-old father became aggressive, threatening physical violence. Meanwhile, a 26-year-old man dismissed her hateful comments, made Nazi salutes multiple times, and exclaimed "Heil Hitler." According to the police, he claimed he wanted to learn about inciting hatred.
As backup was requested, the suspects boarded an S-Bahn. The officers pursued them, but were attacked by several individuals during the chase. "Several persons in the ensuing physical confrontation reached for the firearm of an officer in their holster and attempted to forcibly take it away. These attempts were unsuccessful," the police reported.
This incident took place as the group was departing from a Public Viewing event at Warnemuende beach. In total, 17 officers were involved in the incident. The group members were identified, and the 15-year-old girl needed medical attention due to hyperventilation. No injuries were reported. The police are now investigating for incitement to hatred and assaulting police officers.
Prior to the incident, officers had warned three men for loudly chanting the same slogan as the juvenile. A witness stated that one of the suspects had threatened a 35-year-old man with violence.
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- Despite the European Football Championship 2024 approaching, concerns about right-wing extremism and racism persist in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, as demonstrated by the incident at Warnemuende train station.
- In light of the rise of National Socialism-related incidents, the police are intensifying their surveillance and response measures at public events, such as the train station and the Public Viewing event at Warnemuenda beach.
- Following the European Football Championship 2024 match opener, the National Socialist rhetoric spread among some football fans, leading to increased police intervention and investigations, particularly in regions like Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
