A man in Helsinki was assaulted on Midsummer’s Eve, reportedly after speaking English in public. Vincent Vainio claims the attackers became angered by his use of the English language and directed racist slurs at him before physically attacking him. The incident occurred on June 21st. Vainio stated the assailants verbally abused him with racist insults. Authorities have not yet confirmed details of the attack or whether it is being investigated as a hate crime. The incident has sparked discussion about racism and xenophobia in Finland. No information regarding injuries sustained by Vainio has been released.