Two dead after shooting outside LGBT bar in Slovakian capital

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Two people have died after a shooting outside a gay bar in Bratislava, the Slovakian capital, late last night. A third person was wounded in the attack near to the city centre, which occurred near the Teplaren bar.

Local police said today that they had found the suspected attacker dead this morning.

Local police have not yet released any details on the suspected shooter’s motive.

Slovakian media reported the main suspect had posted messages including the phrases “hate crime” and “gay bar” on Twitter.

It is also believed that the alleged attacker also harboured views against Jewish people.

Eduard Heger, the Slovakian Prime Minister, responded: “It is unacceptable that anyone should fear for their life because of the way they live.

“I strongly condemn yesterday’s attack in which two people died. No form of extremism is allowed.”

Meanwhile, the nation’s President, Zuzana Caputova, expressed her support for the families and friends of the victims of a “horrific” attack.

She warned: “Words can become weapons. Hate kills. As politicians, we must weigh every word we say before it’s too late.”

More to follow…

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