The attack took place on Wednesday evening around 8 am on the B36 road. A number of activists of the “Generation Letzte” organization (the last generation) staged a sit-in on the road as a form of protest, and closed it. Build.
Video posted online shows what happened next: From behind the traffic jam, an attacker lunges at the climate activists. A protester grabs his backpack and throws him to the side of the road.
Violent assailant kicks another climate activist. Then he hits her. He ended up kicking another protester in the head.
Mannheim police have also watched the video and are investigating the case.
In Mannheim, we will live an active life. Sie werden geschlagen, getreten & gezerrt. Ein Schöbeld dessen, was geschieht wenn Menschen medial und politisch zum Abschuss freigegeben werden. Die Verrohung der Sprache; sie zeigt sich hier auf der Straße. pic.twitter.com/on0ZftC9VM
Ingwar Perowanovich (@ Perowinger94) September 7, 2023
“This saddens and shocks us. We will continue our peaceful protest against the federal government’s unconstitutional climate hell policy,” said Amy Van Balen, spokeswoman for Last Generation.
In addition to the above, there is another video from Mannheim that is of concern to the police. The video shows a policeman pouring a large amount of oil on the head of an anti-climate change activist.
According to Ralf Kosterer, regional head of the Baden-Württemberg Police Union, due to the numerous climate protests, the pressure on the police is growing: “At the same time, of course, I understand if one colleague loses his head or the other.”
According to the police, they are investigating whether the policeman who poured oil on the woman should face criminal and disciplinary sanctions.
Absolute Ehrenmann: After the presence of a polyzeistine in Mannheim, it is an active activity #LetzteGeneration absichtlich mit Öl übergossen hatte, wischt der nachkommende Feuerwehrmann es der Aktivisten wieder weg. Das sind die Handlungsspielraume, die jeder Mensch hat. pic.twitter.com/274A1WaMo1
– Ingwar Perowanovich (@ Perowinger94) September 6, 2023
