Two separate incidents of homophobic and transphobic threats and insults occurred in Berlin neighborhoods Wedding and Prenzlauer Berg on Friday, prompting investigations by the State Security division.

Two individuals were subjected to homophobic and transphobic insults and threats in separate incidents in Berlin on Friday, according to police reports. The incidents occurred in the neighborhoods of Wedding and Prenzlauer Berg, and the State Security division of the Berlin Criminal Police Office, responsible for politically motivated crimes, has launched investigations into both cases.

The first incident took place at a fitness studio in Wedding, where a 30-year-old individual was confronted by an unidentified man. The man reportedly insulted and threatened the victim with homophobic remarks, adopting a menacing posture and raising his hand in a threatening manner. The victim fled to a staff room and experienced a panic attack. The suspect left the premises before police arrived.

In the second incident, a 21-year-old man was targeted on the sidewalk of Landsberger Allee in Prenzlauer Berg on Friday evening. Police stated that the victim was subjected to homophobic and transphobic insults by unknown individuals. One of the perpetrators approached the victim, displayed a folded knife, and made kicking gestures towards him. Similar to the first case, the suspects had fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.