Witnesses being summoned for suspected hate crime incident in Hamburg-St. Pauli.
In a regrettable turn of events, a 55-year-old man became the victim of verbal abuse and threats based on homophobia in Hamburg-St. Pauli on August 27, 2025. The incident unfolded at 14:45, specifically at Pinnasberg / Antonistraße (Park Fiction).
The police have been conducting search efforts, but as of now, the suspect remains at large. The authorities are seeking a 39-year-old suspect, who was a visitor at the Hamburg Dom and not a St. Pauli fan. His identity has not been disclosed in the available information regarding the incident.
The investigation into this matter is ongoing, with the State Protection Department (LKA 73) now handling the investigation. The police are urging anyone with information about the suspect to contact the police hotline at 040 4286-56789 or their local police station.
Witnesses are encouraged to come forward, as any details could help in apprehending the individual responsible. The police press office, headed by Patrick Schluse, can be reached at 040 4286-56215 or by email at [email protected] for further enquiries.
For more information about this incident and updates on the investigation, please visit the Hamburg Police Department's website at www.polizei.hamburg. The authorities remind everyone that such incidents have no place in society and urge anyone witnessing hate crimes to report them immediately.
