Police investigate after two incidents at BRG Horn: €50,000 in damages and anti-LGBTQ graffiti

In addition, the unknown individuals affixed several A4 sheets and newspaper clippings to the glass pane of the school entrance. These contained blanket defamations of individuals from the LGBTQ+ movement. Police classify these actions as criminal damage and incitement.

Second Incident on the Running Track

Just a few days later, another case of serious criminal damage occurred on the school grounds. During the night from Monday, June 29, 2026, to Tuesday, June 30, 2026, an unknown group of perpetrators, presumably using white dispersion paint and a paint roller, applied a large-scale, approximately 40 by 3 meter incitement slogan directly onto the surface of the running track. Police suspect that white dispersion paint and a paint roller were used.

Due to the close temporal and spatial proximity, the criminal investigators assume a direct connection between both incidents. It is suspected that the same, still unknown group of perpetrators is responsible. The investigators are examining traces at the crime scene and analyzing the affixed documents and newspaper clippings.

Connection and Status of Investigations

The property damage caused is considerable and is estimated at a sum between €40,000 and €50,000. According to police assessment, the removal of the large-scale paint graffiti on the running track and the asphalt of the entrance area is likely to involve considerable effort. School operations at BRG Horn were affected by the incidents.

Information for the Police

Relevant information that could lead to the identification of the perpetrators and will be treated confidentially is being requested at the Horn Police Inspectorate at the telephone number 059133-3430. The police emphasize that information will be treated confidentially. Officers are particularly asking individuals who made observations in the school grounds area during the nights in question to come forward.

Investigations are underway for criminal damage and incitement. The police in Horn have been dealing with the cases since June 24. Whether a political or ideological motive lies behind the acts is being examined as part of the ongoing investigations. Officers do not rule out that further similar incidents may have occurred in the region.

The school administration of BRG Horn has not publicly commented on the incidents to date. The vandalism damage must be remedied at the expense of the school or the responsible building administration, respectively. Police are continuing their investigations and are continuing to ask the public for relevant information.