Law enforcement agencies are in quest of individuals who may have observed a recent incident.
In the heart of Bremen-Mitte, a disturbing incident occurred on August 25, 2025, at 19:20 hours, on Obernstraße, specifically in the Altstadt district. According to the Bremen Police, a 27-year-old Bremen resident was the victim of a hate crime.
The original content of this article was transmitted by the Bremen Police via news aktuell. The crime involved verbal abuse, motivated by the victim's sexual orientation, followed by a physical assault.
The victim and his partner were followed into a supermarket by a group of five people. When the victim threatened to call the police, two members of the group attacked him. One man in the group repeatedly used derogatory terms like "faggot" towards the victim. The attack involved kicking the victim's leg and striking his head.
The attackers then fled the scene after the attack, and an immediate search for the suspects was unsuccessful.
The Bremen Police have described the two suspects involved in the attack. Suspect 1 is approximately 17-20 years old, has a dark complexion, shoulder-length black hair, a goatee and sideburns, and was wearing a black t-shirt, grey jeans, and black shoes. Suspect 2 is also approximately 17-20 years old, has blonde curly hair, was wearing a black cap, a checkered shirt (brown-white), dark blue jeans, and black Nike shoes.
The name of the official responsible for press affairs for the Bremen police is Nils Matthiesen. Witnesses with information are asked to contact the Criminal Duty Office at 0421 362-3888. The Press Office of the Bremen Police can be contacted for inquiries at Nils Matthiesen.
The Bremen Police take such incidents seriously and are urging anyone who has been a victim of hate crime to report it. It is important to create a safe and inclusive environment for all residents of Bremen.
