Police - Spectator shows Hitler salute at soccer match in Neuruppin
According to the police, a 20-year-old spectator at an amateur soccer match in Neuruppin (Ostprignitz-Ruppin district) allegedly gave the Hitler salute and made racist remarks. After the Neuruppin team scored a goal on Saturday, the man allegedly made racist insults at the scorer and then gave the Hitler salute, police said on Sunday.
The young man was then asked to leave the pitch. He did not comply, so the police were called. The officers determined that he had a breath alcohol level of 0.49 per mille and a rapid drug test showed a positive result for cocaine consumption. Charges were filed for the use of signs of unconstitutional organizations, incitement of the people and violation of the Narcotics Act. The police are now investigating.
Read also:
- A clan member is punished here
- Traffic lawyer warns: Don't talk to the police!
- Will he be convicted as Jutta's murderer after 37 years?
- He also wanted to kill his cousin
- This incident occurred in Neuruppin, a city situated in the district of Ostprignitz-Ruppin, which has recently been dealing with issues of extremism and criminality in Brandenburg.
- despite the incident happening on a Sunday, the police had to intervene, highlighting the concerning trend of such behaviors even on leisure days.
- Following the incident, discussions in local soccer clubs about promoting a tolerant and inclusive environment during games have increased, with some clubs even considering implementing stricter codes of conduct to prevent such incidents in the future.
- Furthermore, the case underscores the importance of monitoring and addressing issues of extremism within various communities, as such incidents can have a damaging impact on social cohesion and can potentially escalate into more serious criminal activity.
Source: www.stern.de
