According to CSD attack: state protection takes measures against minors!

According to CSD attack: state protection takes measures against minors!

Emden, Deutschland - On June 19, 2025, after Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Emden, a regrettable incident occurred to excitement the local LGBTQ+ community. After two men have been attacked, the state protection has started the investigation against three minors. This decision is not unusual when it comes to crimes related to political events, such as [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/niederrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/nach-cs-staatsche-stahlen-stahrt-greis-minderjahhrige, csd-146.html)

The attack occurred on Saturday evening after the parade when a 31-year-old man from Hamburg and his 29-year-old partner from Wuppertal became victims of violence. Both belong to the "Puppy" scene and were apparently filmed. A video shows the brutal scenes in which the men are beaten and kicked. It was particularly frightening that one of the men wore a leather dog mask, which also makes the attack disturbing, how nwzonline describes.

The role of the police and the community

The police were able to identify the suspects on Wednesday. Although the suspects' age information has not been published, it is clear that, according to the investigation, they are involved in a dangerous bodily harm. A footstep that can be seen in the video could be decisive for the severity of the allegations. The organization team of the CSD took care of the two injuries, and luckily they are doing well again.

The CSD organizers emphasized that the community is "shocked, sad and scared". You will see the need for a strict security concept for future events that were able to attract a record audience this year with around 1,600 participants.

a sad development in Germany

The violent incidents from the CSD in Emden are not the first. According to reports from the lesbian and gay association Germany (LSVD), violence against people in Germany happens every day due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. In 2023, 1,499 crimes were recorded, which represents an alarming increase of 49% compared to the previous year. Among these crimes are 288 violent offenses and 449 insults, such as LSVD documented.

In the coming weeks, there will be further CSD events in other cities, and the organizations involved hope that such incidents can be prevented. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what knowledge will result from the ongoing investigation.