Chaos on New Year's Eve: police officers under fire!

Chaos on New Year's Eve: police officers under fire!

Linz, Österreich - dramatic incidents shaped New Year's Eve in Germany, especially in Berlin, where emergency services were specifically attacked. As Image reported, experienced police officers and firefighters during the annual exchange a wave of violence. Unknown perpetrators shot at the officials with fireworks and caused devastation. In Berlin-Neukölln, police officers were specifically attacked with pyrotechnics while trying to extinguish a fire. At least 37 officials were injured that night, including a police officer who was seriously injured on the leg and needed several operations.

heavy attacks on emergency services

The attacks were not only limited to Berlin. Police officers were also attacked in cities such as Weimar and Leipzig. A patrol car was set on fire in Weimar while the fire brigade was shot. In Leipzig there were massive riots, in which about 50 people threw the emergency services with firecrackers and bottles. orf added that the police have now initiated numerous investigative proceedings to hold the perpetrators into account.

In another, no less alarming situation, a driver and his companions were checked by the police in Linz. The 26-year-old driver, who did not have a driver's license, had a stolen driver's license and drugs with him. His 31-year-old passenger was also arrested because he carried a stolen ATM card and crystal meth. Both men were displayed and the illegal objects were secured.