Swastika graffiti found on Darmstadt construction fence sparks police probe

A brazen act of hate shakes Darmstadt as investigators race to track down the culprits. Could public tips crack this disturbing case?

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2026 April 14 . 10:07 PM

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Swastika graffiti found on Darmstadt construction fence sparks police probe

**Hesse State Police Headquarters**

***Darmstadt*** (ots*)

After an act of vandalism on the privacy screen of a construction site fence on Bleichstraße, the police's state protection department has launched an investigation and is appealing for witnesses.

The graffiti was discovered around 8:30 AM on Friday (26.9.) and the police were subsequently informed. The graffiti was a swastika, which is why the state protection department is now investigating. It is currently not known exactly when the graffiti was applied.

Anyone who noticed suspicious persons near the scene of the crime is asked to contact the police on 06151/969-0.

Inquiries can be made to:

Hesse State Police Headquarters Press Office Klappacher Straße 14 64285 Darmstadt Maike Aschenbach Telephone: 06151/969 - 13130 Press Office (central contact): Telephone: 06151 / 969 - 13500 E-Mail: **[email protected]**