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BERLIN (AP) — Police in Germany said Friday they have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a fatal attack on a 25-year-old man at a gay pride event in the western city of Muenster last month.
The victim,
identified in German media only by his first name Malte, had come to the aid of
other participants at the Aug. 27 Christopher Street Day event after they were
insulted by an unknown man. The man then attacked the victim, knocking him to
the ground.
The victim
suffered serious injuries in the attack and died early Friday, authorities
said.
Police said
they were able to arrest a suspect at the city’s main train station Friday
after identifying him based on photos and videos provided by witnesses.
Prosecutors
said they will ask a judge on Saturday to order the man kept in investigative
detention on suspicion of bodily harm resulting in death.
The German
government’s queer commissioner, Sven Lehmann, expressed shock at the death.
“Malte has
died following a hate attack at the CSD Muenster,” Lehmann wrote on Twitter.
“I’m stunned and sad. My condolences and deep sympathy go to his family and
friends. Violence against queer people is a threat that we must all stand up
to.”