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Police attacked with fireworks: Officer injured

According to police reports, a group of around 80 people attacked several police patrols in Freiburg with fireworks. One officer was slightly injured, said a police spokesman on New Year's morning. The personal details of several suspected participants were established.

Police forces secure a New Year's Eve event. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Police forces secure a New Year's Eve event. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Fribourg - Police attacked with fireworks: Officer injured

According to police reports, a group of around 80 people attacked several police patrols in Freiburg with fireworks. One officer was slightly injured, said a police spokesman on New Year's morning. The personal details of several suspected participants were established.

The emergency services were called to the Stühlinger district of Freiburg early on Monday morning with reports of street barricades. On the scene, they found a car trailer parked across the road. Immediately after arriving, the patrols were attacked. The crowd was eventually pushed back by reinforcements, according to the police.

Police statement

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In the wake of the incident, authorities in Baden-Württemberg are considering implementing stricter fireworks control measures in Freiburg to prevent such acts of criminality during the turn of the year. The Police in Freiburg have urged the public to report any suspicious activities related to fireworks misuse to help maintain law and order. The attack on the police with fireworks in Freiburg has sparked a heated debate about the role of fireworks in celebrations and the need for responsible usage.

Source: www.stern.de

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