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Part of situation: Esslingen bronze statue controversy (3 clusters)

Esslingen to keep controversial bronze devil sculpture despite threats

Esslingen bronze sculpture Tim Bengel public art controversy police investigation

A new 2.5-meter bronze sculpture of a devil, created by artist Tim Bengel, has sparked intense controversy and criminal investigations in Esslingen, Germany. The figure, which depicts a devil based on a local legend involving an onion, is located in front of the town hall.

The controversy has escalated beyond public debate into criminal matters. Police and state security services are investigating several cases of threats against life and limb, as well as insults and property damage. The city of Esslingen reported a specific murder threat directed at Mayor Matthias Klopfer.

Despite the backlash and threats, the city administration has announced its intention to keep the sculpture in its current location.

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Esslingen · Matthias Klopfer · Police Headquarters Reutlingen · Tim Bengel

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Teufel bleibt in Esslingen - wie eine Bronze-Figur spaltet [www.noz.de]
DIESER Teufel bleibt in Esslingen: So spaltet eine Bronze-Figur eine ganze Stadt [www.marktspiegel.de]
Bronzeteufel in Esslingen: 5.600 fordern Entfernung, Drohungen gegen OB | Aktuelle Nachrichten aus Deutschland und der Welt - upday News [www.upday.com]
Teufel bleibt in Esslingen - wie eine Bronze-Figur spaltet [www.muensterlandzeitung.de]
Teufel bleibt in Esslingen - wie eine Bronze-Figur spaltet [www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de]
Teufel bleibt in Esslingen - wie eine Bronze-Figur spaltet [www.ruhrnachrichten.de]
Teufel bleibt in Esslingen - wie eine Bronze-Figur spaltet [www.dorstenerzeitung.de]
Teufel bleibt in Esslingen - wie eine Bronze-Figur spaltet [www.stimberg-zeitung.de]
Teufel bleibt in Esslingen - wie eine Bronze-Figur spaltet [www.onetz.de]
Teufel bleibt in Esslingen - wie eine Bronze-Figur spaltet [www.dattelner-morgenpost.de]
Teufel bleibt in Esslingen - wie eine Bronze-Figur spaltet [www.marler-zeitung.de]
Teufel bleibt in Esslingen - wie eine Bronze-Figur spaltet [www.waltroper-zeitung.de]
Teufel bleibt in Esslingen - wie eine Bronze-Figur spaltet [www.halternerzeitung.de]