Teenager with Nazi tattoo attacks trans woman in AL and films action

Aggressor activates camera to record the attack on the trans woman; police investigate. A 16-year-old teenager with a swastika tattooed on his body was arrested this Thursday (9) suspected of attacking a 43-year-old trans woman in a public square in São Miguel dos Campos, in Alagoas. The attack was recorded on video and circulated on social media. In the images, the attacker appears punching and kicking the victim, while a second boy films the action. (Watch above) ?Join the g1 Alagoas channel According to the Civil Police, the young man was caught in the act and will be charged with an infraction equivalent to bodily harm and discrimination. The corporation is also investigating the suspect's relationship with white supremacist groups. Assault and complaint According to the incident report registered at the police station, the woman was returning to her mother's house, between 10pm and 11pm, when she was surprised by the attacker, who put on the hood of a coat before starting the attack. The victim, who suffered injuries to her knees and arms, told police she believed she was attacked because of her gender identity. She also stated that the suspect had previously persecuted other people from the LGBTQIAPN+ community. ? Transphobia is discrimination, prejudice or violence against transgender people, transvestites or transsexuals because of their gender identity. Young man with Nazi tattoo attacks trans woman in AL and films action Reproduction Seized cell phone Police chief Bruno Fernandes, responsible for the investigation at the 6th Regional Police Station (DRP), reported that the teenager already has previous records of acts of violence. The police reported that the teenager has a swastika tattooed on his arm and identified evidence that he participated in Nazi groups and published videos on the subject on social media. His cell phone was seized and will be subjected to forensic examination. The friend who accompanied the suspect and recorded the attacks also gave a statement. He claimed that he did not know that his colleague would attack the victim. In a statement, the Municipal Secretariat for Women and Human Rights of São Miguel dos Campos repudiated the episode. The ministry stated that "nothing justifies any act of aggression or violence, especially against people in vulnerable situations" and demanded punishment for those involved in accordance with the law. Cases of transphobia in AL Data from the State Secretariat for Public Security (SSP) show that Alagoas recorded 42 cases of homophobia in 2025 — of this total, nine were classified as transphobia. Between January and May 2026, 23 episodes have already been reported in the state, including seven of transphobia. In the capital, Maceió, 28 cases were recorded in 2025 (seven of transphobia) and 14 incidents in the first five months of 2026 (three of transphobia). SSP data also points to seven homicides of LGBTQIAPN+ people in Alagoas in 2025. This year, so far, four murders have already been confirmed.