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Berlin police probe politically charged vandalism of power distribution units

Broad daylight didn’t stop a 78-year-old from targeting Berlin’s infrastructure. Now, extremism experts are piecing together why these power boxes became his canvas for hate.

In this picture there is a graffiti in the center of the image.
In this picture there is a graffiti in the center of the image.

Berlin police probe politically charged vandalism of power distribution units

The attack happened at around 3:30 PM on December 4, 2024. A 33-year-old passerby saw the suspect defacing one of the boxes and immediately called the authorities. When questioned, the man admitted to damaging three other 'four seasons' in the same area.

The case remains under investigation by specialists in political extremism. Authorities have not released additional information about the suspect’s background or possible charges. The incident has raised concerns over targeted vandalism in the district.

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