An unknown perpetrator harassed a 17-year-old girl at the Europaplatz tram stop in Karlsruhe early on Sunday morning. When the young woman resisted, she and her friend were beaten by the perpetrator, the police reported. According to current information, the still unknown man first tried to make physical contact with the 17-year-old. When she rejected him, the perpetrator grabbed her buttocks. The 17-year-old then slapped the man and the unknown man hit her in the face with his mobile phone. One of two female friends, who both intervened, also suffered a blow to the head from the perpetrator. The unknown man then fled on foot in the direction of the market place. The two 17-year-olds were slightly injured. The perpetrator was described as 20 to 25 years old, 1.80 metres tall, dark-skinned with curly hair and black clothing. In addition, his cheeks were painted blue.Witnesses are asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Service by calling 0721 666-5555.