Trans man, 25, dies after being attacked at gay pride festival in shocking hate crime

A TRANS man has died from his injuries after he was attacked at a gay pride event in Germany. The shocking hate crime happened in the city of Muenster on August 27 prosecutors said Friday. APThe 25-year-old died from his injuries after the attack[/caption] The 25-year-old victim, identified in German media only by the first name Malte, had come to the aid of other participants in the Christopher Street Day event after they were insulted by an unknown man. The man then attacked the victim, knocking him to the ground. Authorities said the suspect in the attack fled with another person and has not yet been apprehended. Police have issued a description of the men and appealed for witnesses to come forward. READ MORE ON WORLD NEWS TAKE THAT, VLAD You could win chance to write message on Ukraine shells blitzing Russians AXIS OF EVIL Russia & China begin war games with 50,000 troops in message to the West The German government’s queer commissioner, Sven Lehmann, expressed shock at the death. He tweeted: “Malte has died following a hate attack at the CSD Muenster. “I’m stunned and sad. My condolences and deep sympathy go to his family and friends. “Violence against queer people is a threat that we must all stand up to.”