An American tourist was beaten up in Germany for the Nazi salute

An American tourist was beaten up in Germany for the Nazi salute

German Dresden American tourist was beaten by a passer-by after he several times raised his hand in a Nazi salute.

According to the Associated Press, the incident occurred Saturday morning when an American came out of «Europe» in the downtown district. The area is considered quite «liberal» and student.

An American tourist was beaten up in Germany for the Nazi salute

The name of the victim has not been disclosed, the police have just reported that this 41-year-old tourist from the United States, which was «very drunk». He received minor injuries, and the passerby fled the scene.

Police added that the U.S. citizen is under investigation for violation of the laws of Germany, and a passer-by wanted for infliction of bodily injury.

Recall, the Nazi salute – a raised right hand palm down – was used as a way to Express loyalty to the führer Adolf Hitler during the Third Reich.

After the Second world war, this greeting, as well as other Nazi symbols were officially banned in Germany. For violation of this law faces imprisonment of up to three years, although most often the court imposes only a fine.

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