On New Year’s Eve, there were further riots in Berlin and attacks on responding police officers and firefighters, who were shot with fireworks.
This year, the Berlin police mobilized 2,000 people on New Year’s Eve. up to 2.5 thousand officers. At the same time, the number of police patrol cars was increased from 150 to 220. About 500 federal police officers protected light rail and train stations.
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner announced before Christmas that authorities would take decisive action against potential troublemakers. – We have taken all necessary precautions to ensure that the law is enforced. We know this can be difficult in some neighborhoods. I can only appeal to everyone: let us celebrate New Year’s Eve in peace and be joyful. But anyone who attacks police and firefighters should expect a very consistent response from state authorities, he stressed.
As reported by the dw.com.pl portal, there were further attacks in Berlin on responding police officers and firefighters, who were thrown and fired with fireworks. However, according to the Berlin police, it was quieter than last year’s New Year’s Eve. – We are satisfied with our performance, we have effectively protected the fire brigade – said a police spokesman in Berlin on New Year’s Eve. The services reported 54 injured police officers and 390 detainees.
New Year’s Eve in Germany. The police have provided the information
The traditional New Year’s Eve party in front of the Brandenburg Gate attracted 65,000 people this year. people. For the first time, access was fined and paid.
Serious accidents involving fireworks occurred throughout Germany. In Bavaria, an 18-year-old man died after suffering head injuries after setting off fireworks in a plastic pipe. Another 18-year-old died in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, also as a result of injuries sustained while setting off fireworks.
On Saturday, a 40-year-old man in Berlin lost his arm while trying to launch a signal rocket.
Source: Do Rzeczy
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