Austria : 15 Arrests Following Anti-LGBT+ Attacks
https://boutique-lgbtqia.com/austria-15-arrests-anti-lgbt-attacks Austria : 15 Arrests Following Anti-LGBT+ Attacks Austria : 15 Arrests Following Anti-LGBT+ Attacks A Network of Violence Uncovered Austrian law enforcement arrested 15 individuals on Friday suspected of violently assaulting people based on their sexual orientation. These arrests come amid a surge in anti-LGBT+ incidents across Europe. According to a statement from the Styrian police (southeastern Austria), the suspects lured their victims using "fake profiles" created on dating platforms. The first warning about this modus operandi was issued in July 2024. Planned Attacks of Extreme Violence Operating in groups and often hiding behind masks, the attackers struck at night, inflicting severe injuries on their victims. Investigators have also reported an attempted murder. Beyond physical abuse, the perpetrators humiliated their targets by recording videos of the assaults and sharing them onli...