Brutal hate crime: Police hold other suspects in Styria!

Brutal hate crime: Police hold other suspects in Styria!

Steiermark, Österreich - on March 30, 2025, two suspects were released again in connection with extensive raid on hate crime in Austria. According to information from

A week after the nationwide arrests and house searches, two more suspects were also arrested in Styria. The police announced that these new arrests are part of the "AG Venator" investigation, in which a total of 20 arrests and 28 house searches were recorded. The filing situation shows a great extent of brutality, whereby the perpetrators apparently act divide and secure chat courses and videos that indicate the fun of brute force. More information about this provides The brutality of the acts

The investigation focuses on various offenses, including physical injuries, dangerous threats, compulsory, severe robbery and attempted murder. 13 of the previously arrested are in custody, and the public prosecutor checks whether the suspects can be classified as a criminal association. The imposition of the pre -trial detention for the newly arrested suspect is decided within 48 hours.

The fear of further attacks makes it particularly difficult for victim to speak out. Many are not willing to file a complaint out of shame or fear of reprisals, which increases the accommodation of the number of unreported cases. According to the lesbian and gay association Germany are exactly the reasons such as distrust of the police and the feeling that the ad would not cause anything, frequent obstacles.

protection for those affected

The investigative authorities appeal to other victims to report because they offer special protection for those affected. So far, 17 known victims have been identified who have suffered drug effects and psychological stress as a result of the acts. Anyone who has or is affected can contact the phone number 059133/60-3333 or by email to [Email Protected].

In view of the alarming figures on queer anti-queer violence-in 2023 1,785 crimes against LSBTIQ*people were registered in Germany alone-the fight against such offenses remains a central social challenge. The overall picture shows that the violence against this population group takes on worrying proportions and urgently requires a common strategy to combat such crimes.