Racist attack in the S-Bahn: Ms. calls for civil courage!

Racist attack in the S-Bahn: Ms. calls for civil courage!

Adlershof, Deutschland - Yesterday a shocking incident was reported in an S-Bahn in Berlin-Adlershof. A 38-year-old woman reported that during her journey in S-Bahn line 45 at 2:30 p.m. she became aware of a group of five who made racist statements about another passenger. When she intervened and the group asked to stop, she was insulted by one of the men and greeted with the Hitler salute provocatively. The group continued their pejorative comments, while the woman exit at the next stop, Tempelhof.

The police are now investigating in this worrying case. The state criminal police officer of the police protection has taken over the investigation to clarify the background and identity of the perpetrators. Such incidents throw a shadow on security in public transport and call for a quick action by the authorities.