- "Heil Hitler" shouts at a party - police investigate
Police in Bremen are investigating after "Heil Hitler" shouts were heard at an open-air Schlager music festival. Officers issued four men with removal orders and filed criminal charges against them, a police spokeswoman confirmed. The event, which attracted up to 7,500 attendees, also saw "typical event-related crimes" such as assaults, insults, alcohol-related falls, and four incidents of sexual harassment. A 37-year-old man was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a young woman, as stated in a police statement.
The investigation into the disturbing events at the festival revealed evidence of extreme ideologies, with shouts of "Heil Hitler" being a clear indication of extremism. Subsequently, authorities have been emphasizing the importance of promoting tolerance and combating such extremist behaviors.