People in MV celebrate New Year with fireworks - police on duty
People in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern celebrated the New Year with rockets and firecrackers. There was a spectacular fireworks display at the new pier in Prerow on the Darß. Hundreds of onlookers watched the traditional fireworks display on the Baltic Sea beach on New Year's Eve.
However, there were also several incidents that kept the police in the jurisdiction of the Rostock police headquarters busy. Officers were called out to a total of 30 fires, most of which involved burning garbage cans or old clothes containers, as the police reported on New Year's morning. There were also minor fights and arguments. A total of 20 incidents were recorded "in which people were harmed by assault", the police reported in the morning.
According to the police, around 400 revellers gathered on Margaretenplatz in the Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorstadt district of Rostock. Several Christmas trees were set on fire there, but were quickly extinguished by the fire department.
In front of a discotheque in Schwerin, a 21-year-old man reportedly attacked and insulted police officers. The man was briefly handcuffed. The officers were not injured.
In total, the Rostock Police Headquarters emergency control center counted 357 emergency calls between 6 p.m. on Sunday and 5 a.m. on Monday.
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- The heavy use of firecrackers during the turn of the year often leads to emergencies, as witnessed by the 357 calls the Rostock Police Headquarters received.
- Despite the celebrations with fireworks and rockets, criminality didn't take a break, with 20 incidents reported involving assaults.
- Firecrackers and fireworks are a common sight during New Year celebrations in Prerow, but they can sometimes cause incidents, as evidenced by the 30 fires reported to the police.
- The police in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have a crucial role to play during New Year celebrations, handling emergencies and ensuring public safety, particularly in areas prone to heavy firecracker use like Prerow.
- The New Year celebrations in Schwerin also saw a case of criminality, with a 21-year-old man attacking and insulting police officers, an incident that underscores the need for police presence during such events.
- The turn of the year in Rostock sees a surge in emergency calls, as fireworks, firecrackers, and heavy celebrations often lead to incidents that require the police and emergency services to intervene.
Source: www.stern.de
