Following a scandal-ridden video. - More incidents on Sylt: Female victim verbally abused and physically assaulted.
Sylt's Promi-Island has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. Following the controversy surrounding the "Pony" club, where several guests were overheard shouting a hateful slogan, "Germany for the Germans, foreigners out!", another incident has come to light.
During Pentecost Sunday, a woman reported an incident where she was verbally abused and physically attacked. The 29-year-old was said to have been insulted with racist slurs on a street in Sylt's Kampen village around 11:45 pm. Upon confronting the alleged perpetrator, he slapped her in the face, causing a minor injury.
Next Sylt Scandal Involves a Woman Being Insulted and Slapped
The woman later posted a video recording of the individual on various social media platforms, asking for help in identifying him. Police have launched investigations into the case for charges of incitement to hatred, property damage, and physical harm.
Furthermore, a similar incident occurred in a nightclub in Kampen, where the same hateful slogan was sung along to Gigi D'Agostino's song during Sunday night into Monday morning. At least one person was heard shouting, "Germany for the Germans, foreigners out!" The authorities are looking into this case as well, considering it a case of incitement to hatred.
Both incidents are being investigated jointly by the Public Prosecutor's Office Flensburg and the State Protection Command of the Criminal Police in Föhrstadt. There are already leads on the perpetrators, which are currently being examined. Although there is a possibility that the crimes may be connected, the police say it is not likely at the moment.
Source: Police Directorate Flensburg
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- The woman who was verbally abused and slapped in Kampen during Whit Sunday has received support from the German community, with many expressing their outrage towards the hate crime.
- The Sylt incident involving the woman being insulted and slapped has prompted discussions among German authorities about strengthening the enforcement of hate speech laws, especially during peak tourism seasons.
- Despite the ongoing investigations, the Police in Germany are calling upon the public to remain vigilant, as incidents of racism and xenophobia continue to occur throughout the country, including during public events like Whit Sunday celebrations.
Source: www.stern.de
