Hooded people attack festival visitors: scenes of violence in Bad Freienwalde

Hooded people attack festival visitors: scenes of violence in Bad Freienwalde

On Sunday afternoon, June 15, 2025, Bad Freienwalde became the scene of an unfortunate incident that keeps the local community in suspense. As part of the event "For a colorful Bad Freienwalde", which was directed against growing right current, participants were attacked by a hooded group. The aggression occurred on Karl-Marx-Straße, shortly before the planned activities.

The attackers, a group of around 10 to 15 people, were armed with impact tools or wooden sticks. At least two people suffered minor injuries in the attack, but did not require medical treatment. Some members of the event team were also injured. The perpetrators fled towards Kanalstrasse before the police arrived. Despite an upcoming search, the suspects have not yet been identified. The police have initiated investigations into dangerous bodily harm and a violation of the meeting law. Witnesses are asked to contact the Märkisch-Oderland police inspection. [MAZ-ONLINE.de] (https://www.maz-online.de/brandenburg/bad-freienwalde-vermummte-beiten-mit-stoecken-an-bei-fest-fuer-buntes-b ad-freewalde-xcfw23f25vgpzow25pwo5pwo5pwo5pwo5pwo5pwo5pwo5pwo5po.html? mst_Prev_website = maz & mst_prev_page_id = zdsioit3fvhjhfn43xpdigsd6m & mst_Prev_link_type) reports that the event will continue despite the incident, but under police protection.

political backgrounds and reactions

The event was organized by an alliance that positions itself under the motto "Bad Freienwalde is colorful" against racism and intolerance. An integrative festival was planned that included a children's program, live music and a graffiti workshop. The event particularly attracts the queer community, which feels badly affected by such an attack. According to ZEIT ONLINE, the organizers wanted to set an example for diversity and against hatred in society.

Surprisingly, organizers reported in the run -up to disorders in which around 40 posters that pointed out, torn down and stolen were demolished. Such activities throw a special light on the worrying situation of the political disputes in the region.

general trends in political violence

The incidents in Bad Freienwalde are not isolated. According to an analysis on bpb.de there is a worrying trend with regard to politically motivated acts of violence. The increase in riots and violent clashes in demonstrations shows that the conflicts between different political camps have increased. The police are faced with the challenge of securing the right to freedom of assembly and at the same time to ensure the security of all participants.

In an order to all readers: The debate about forms of expression of the protest and the political discussion is more important than ever. In view of the events, we are all challenged to work on a respectful exchange and peaceful coexistence. On September 28, 2025, a new mayor will be elected in Bad Freienwalde - we hope that political tensions can be reduced in the sense of an open society.

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