A 20-year-old man waiting at a bus stop in Gelsenkirchen said he offered help when a bus passenger with a rollator needed assistance to get out. The man was immediately insulted by a 61-year-old local man, who continued with offensive remarks. The situation escalated after the suspect allegedly showed the “Hitler salute” several times. The witness initially ignored the remarks, but after the behaviour continued he contacted police. Officers arrived and found the suspect to be heavily intoxicated. On request, the 61-year-old denied the allegations. Police say criminal proceedings are now expected. The case was reported to the Gelsenkirchen police operations unit, according to the police statement.