Berlin hate crime probe after xenophobic attack on woman in Friedrichshain

Verbal slurs turned violent when a man allegedly struck a woman in a disturbing case now under investigation. Could this be Berlin’s latest hate crime?

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2025 November 29 . 1:06 PM

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Berlin hate crime probe after xenophobic attack on woman in Friedrichshain

A 33-year-old man has been accused of assaulting a 50-year-old woman in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district. The incident, which involved xenophobic abuse, took place outside a shop on Voigtstraße at around 7 p.m. Police are now investigating the case as a potential hate crime.

According to reports, the man allegedly subjected the woman to verbal abuse using xenophobic slurs. The confrontation then turned physical, with the suspect striking her in the face. The attack left the victim with a head injury and pain in her hand, though she did not require hospital treatment.

The case remains under active investigation by specialist officers. The woman’s injuries were minor, but the incident has prompted a formal probe into possible xenophobic motives. Authorities have not yet announced any charges or further details.