Berlin Police seek suspects in homophobic U-Bahn station attack

Berlin police have released surveillance images of two men suspected of a homophobic attack at the Alt-Mariendorf U-Bahn station. The incident occurred on the U6 platform around 11:00 PM on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

According to authorities, the suspects approached a 30-year-old man regarding his colorful clothing and directed homophobic insults at him. The two men allegedly struck and pushed the victim to the ground, where they proceeded to kick him. The victim sustained bruises and hematomas on his torso and limbs.

Witnesses who attempted to intervene were also attacked, sustaining injuries from being struck and kicked. Police are currently seeking public assistance to identify the suspects, noting that the individuals appear to be acting in an uninhibited manner in some of the released footage.