Minister rephrased: Official in charge. - Authorities probe into incidents involving hate speech.
A number of instances have been reported in Münsterland where groups of people have shouted racist party songs similar to the one from Sylt in recent days. The state protection is currently investigating all these cases, suspecting incitement to hatred. There have been several complaints filed about these incidents.
Witnesses claim that on Saturday, a group of young men got out of a minibus in Coesfeld and sang racist slogans, matching the tune of the popular club hit "L'amour toujours" by DJ Gigi D'Agostino on the street. The witnesses asked them to stop, and they were left insulted in return. The police have identified six men aged 29 to 43 as potential suspects, all of whom were inebriated.
Previously, on Thursday, unknown individuals were heard repeating the slogans from the Sylt video in Hörstel. Similar occurrences took place on Friday with young people in Havixbeck and Münster.
Official statement: [Link provided by Münster Police].
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- The incidents of hate speech in Münsterland, involving racist party songs, have escalated to a level that requires the attention of Nordrhein-Westphalia's state security.
- The extreme actions of these men, perpetrating hate speech and singing racist slogans in public places like Coesfeld, have sparked concern from local residents and the police.
- The Minister of State Security might consider the escalating situation in Münsterland as a threat to the state's social harmony, given the rising instances of extremism.
- On Sunday, the men responsible for shouting racist slogans at Coesfeld faced backlash from the community, highlighting the negative impact of such incidents on peaceful gatherings.
- The police in North Rhine-Westphalia are vigilant in their efforts to maintain law and order and are taking necessary measures to tackle the rise of hate speech, including conducting thorough investigations and ensuring party events adhere to the law.
