Rostock (dpa/mv) - A resident in Rostock-Lichtenhagen was attacked by strangers with a liquid that caused severe burning and redness on his skin. According to the police on Sunday, the masked suspects knocked on the window of the 25-year-old victim. He opened the window and was then sprayed with the unknown liquid on his face and bare chest. He was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The criminal police are investigating on suspicion of dangerous bodily harm.
It was initially unclear whether the act on Saturday night was related to a demonstration on the same day. Thousands of people gathered in Rostock-Lichtenhagen on Saturday to commemorate the racist attacks in the district 30 years ago.
