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Fatal brawl in Tuggen following KrawallBrüder concert

A 27-year-old German man has died following a violent altercation at an afterparty in Tuggen, Switzerland, following a concert by the German band KrawallBrüder. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning at an event venue.

Authorities report that the brawl involved approximately five to ten individuals. The Schwyz Cantonal Prosecutor's Office stated that the conflict may have been triggered by attendees displaying a Hitler salute. Additionally, reports suggest the unrest may have been sparked by a DJ playing a song by Landser, a neo-Nazi band banned in Germany for forming a criminal organization.

The band KrawallBrüder issued a statement clarifying that they had previously identified and removed four individuals wearing clothing associated with ‘Blood & Honour Zürich’, an international far-right network, from the concert venue. The band emphasized that racism, xenophobia, and neo-Nazi ideologies are not welcome at their shows.

Swiss police arrested a 42-year-old Swiss national on Sunday evening. A criminal investigation has been opened by the Schwyz prosecutor's office, and authorities are investigating several other individuals in connection with the fatal incident.

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Blood & Honour Zürich · KrawallBrüder · Landser · Schwyz Cantonal Prosecutor's Office · Tuggen