A solemn crowd of residents and local politicians gathered at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on Monday to honor a 60-year-old Polish woman who was killed in an attack on the city’s Pride Parade. The symbolic ceremony featured flowers and commemorative items placed at the iconic landmark.
Participants brought flowers and materials associated with the LGBT+ community, alongside signs condemning hatred. The gathering served as a public expression of grief following the tragic events of Saturday evening.
Maciej Wewiór, spokesman for Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the victim’s nationality during a statement to Polsat News. – I am sorry to confirm that as a result of this attack on Saturday in Berlin, a Polish citizen lost her life – said Wewiór.
Consular response and family support
Wewiór reported that Poland’s consul in Berlin is maintaining contact with German authorities and is prepared to provide the victim’s family with necessary consular support. He also provided details about the victim’s daughter, who was present in Berlin at the time of the attack.
– We know that she has been informed that her mother is dead – the spokesman emphasized. He confirmed that the adult daughter is currently hospitalized, adding that there is no information suggesting her life is in danger.
– We have no information that her condition is serious. Her daughter is conscious, alert, and under the care of doctors in Germany. Full consular support within our competence is available to her – the official explained. He also noted that the deceased woman was registered as a resident in Poland.
Wewiór stressed that the ministry has no knowledge of any other Polish citizens among those harmed in the attack. He stated that the Polish consul is offering comprehensive support to the family and loved ones of the deceased, tailored to their specific needs.
– Our consul is in contact with local services and authorities, and is ready to support the family with his knowledge and experience. If the family needs any assistance in consular matters, they can turn to our consul, who will help them – Wewiór assured.
Earlier on Monday, Berlin’s mayor confirmed that the woman killed in the attack was a Polish citizen. According to the mayor, the victim was visiting the German capital together with her daughter.
Details of the attack
The attack occurred late Saturday evening when 21-year-old Abdul B., a man of Lebanese origin, drove a van into a crowd in an alley of Berlin’s Tiergarten park. The incident took place near the location of the Pride Parade. One woman was killed and 29 people were injured in the assault.
On Sunday, the perpetrator was fatally shot during a police operation at an allotment garden complex in Berlin’s Spandau district, bringing a swift end to the manhunt.
The memorial at Brandenburg Gate drew a large crowd of mourners who laid flowers and displayed messages denouncing violence and hatred. The ceremony reflected the community’s determination to stand together in the face of tragedy, honoring the life of the Polish victim and expressing solidarity with her grieving family.
Źródło: Polsat News, Fot. Polsat News
