Annals of Oops: German Streamer Attacked During New Year's Attempting to Prove How Safe it Was

A female streamer from Germany was attacked during a New Year’s Eve celebration in the streets of Cologne, according to German media.

Newsweek reached out to the streamer, Kunshikitty, and the police in Cologne, Germany, for comment via email.

Why It Matters

Video of the attack received millions of views on the social media platform X on Monday. The video underscores ongoing public safety concerns for women across the globe and comes on the 10th anniversary of a wave of assaults against women across Germany during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

What to Know

Kunshikitty, a streamer who has more than 200,000 followers on Twitch, streamed from the city’s New Year’s Eve celebrations Wednesday night, reported the German news outlet Bild.