In the process of a racist attack in an Erfurt tram, the defendant was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for dangerous bodily harm, coercion and damage to property. "It is indescribable what actually happened there," said the judge on Tuesday. The act of the 41-year-old German was clearly to be classified as racist, as the testimony, but also the video that was circulating on social media, proved the judge.
Erfurt - The man from Erfurt had been in front of the regional court since Thursday because he racially insulted and brutally attacked a young Syrian in a tram in Erfurt at the end of April.
From the point of view of the court, the man with multiple criminal records had attacked the now 18-year-old and had massive blows and kicks on him.
The fact that he did not suffer any more serious physical injuries than bruises and a traumatic brain injury was also lucky for the defendant.
The verdict is not yet legally binding.
The defense announced that they would appeal the verdict.
dpa
