Scandal on the Ostplatz: Man shows unconstitutional greeting and destroyed!
On September 24, 2025, there was a dispute between two men on Ostplatz in Leipzig-Reudnitz-Thonberg, which ended in property damage and insults.

Scandal on the Ostplatz: Man shows unconstitutional greeting and destroyed!
On Monday, September 24, 2025, an incident occurred on the Ostplatz in Leipzig-Reudnitz-Thonberg, which attracted the attention of the police and the public. Around 5:30 p.m. there was an argument at a bus stop between a 26-year-old German suspect and an unknown man. This escalation followed a previous physical argument between the two, which apparently resulted from personal conflicts.
The suspect showed a unconstitutional greeting during the dispute and insulted the unknown man, who subsequently left the bus stop with bus line 60 towards Lindenau. In an outbreak of anger, the 26-year-old kicked the waiting house twice against the glass pane, which broke up and caused considerable damage to property. This behavior could only be stopped by the rapid intervention of attentive witnesses that alerted the police.
Arrest and investigation
Thanks to the information from these witnesses, the police were able to quickly provide the suspect. He is now facing several investigations. This includes the use of indicators of unconstitutional organizations, insult and property damage. Investigations are also carried out against the unknown man who left the place. These incidents throw a light on the persistent problems with extremist gestures and clashes in public space.
The police authorities and the city of Leipzig face the challenge of preventing such conflicts in public and at the same time ensuring the safety of citizens. The incidents on the Ostplatz are another indicator of increasing tensions in urban areas and the need for increased prevention strategies.
For more information about this incident, please read the reporting of View and LVZ.