Drag queen Reggy B. attacked in Amsterdam amid rising LGBTQ violence

A drag queen known as Reggy B., who rose to prominence on the second season of *Drag Race Holland*, was punched in the face at a tram stop in Amsterdam-West on Wednesday evening, police confirmed on Saturday. The attack, which occurred just days after a series of violent incidents in Berlin, underscores a growing pattern of targeted aggression against LGBTQ+ performers across Europe. Reggy B. was left injured but refused medical treatment at the scene, according to local authorities.

The assault took place on Wednesday, 18 June 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m. near the Amsterdam-West tram stop, a busy public transport hub. Reggy B., whose full name has not been disclosed, was approached by an unknown assailant who struck them without warning. Police have launched an investigation but have yet to identify or apprehend the attacker. The incident has drawn condemnation from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, who warn of escalating hostility in public spaces.

The attack follows a series of violent incidents in Berlin, where three separate assaults were reported on Friday, 20 June 2026. In Kreuzberg, an unidentified woman was beaten into unconsciousness by unknown men who subjected her to racist slurs before kicking and punching her. She only contacted police after returning home, leaving authorities with limited immediate evidence. In Reinickendorf, an 18-year-old man was robbed and severely injured after being beaten by masked assailants who stole his phone. Meanwhile, in Marzahn, a 26-year-old woman was stabbed in a stairwell, with police still searching for the attacker.

These incidents come amid heightened tensions in both cities, with local officials and community leaders calling for increased vigilance. In Amsterdam, LGBTQ+ organizations have urged authorities to enhance security at public events and transport hubs, citing a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ violence in recent months. Reggy B., who has been a visible figure in Amsterdam’s drag scene, has not publicly commented on the attack beyond confirming their refusal of medical treatment.

The timing of the assault—just days after the Berlin attacks—has raised concerns about coordinated or copycat violence. While police in both cities have stressed that the incidents are not necessarily linked, the proximity of the attacks has intensified calls for stronger protections for marginalized communities. Authorities in Amsterdam have pledged to step up patrols in high-risk areas, while Berlin’s senate has announced an emergency meeting to address rising street crime.

For now, Reggy B. remains one of the latest victims in a troubling trend, their case serving as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in public spaces.