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Man arrested after fatal attack at German gay pride event

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BERLIN (AP) — Police in Germany say they have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a fatal attack on a 25-year-old man at a gay pride event in the western city of Muenster last month. The victim had come to the aid of other participants at the Aug. 27 Christopher Street Day event after they were insulted by an unknown man. Authorities said the man then attacked the victim, who suffered serious injuries in the attack and died early Friday. Police said Friday they were able to arrest a suspect at the city’s main train station after identifying him based on images provided by witnesses. Prosecutors have opened an investigation against him on suspicion of bodily harm resulting in death.

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