Security at Christmas markets: Dortmund ensures protection to Magdeburg!

Security at Christmas markets: Dortmund ensures protection to Magdeburg!

Dortmund, Deutschland - Sad news from Magdeburg: A brutal attack on the Christmas market on Friday evening, December 20, cost several people and injured many. An SUV raced into the crowd and left a wave of grief and uncertainty. These dramatic events cause cities in North Rhine-Westphalia, including Dortmund, Hamm and Duisburg, to urgently review and strengthen their security measures in order to ensure a safe experience on the Christmas markets. The Dortmund police and the city administration confirm their proven security concept after discussing the tragedy in Magdeburg, such as wirindortmund.de reports.

President Gregor Lange commented on the shocking pictures from Magdeburg and emphasized that there are currently no specific indications of dangers for Dortmund. Nevertheless, the police are on an increased willingness to alert: "Our emergency services are sensitized to guarantee the safety of all visitors," said Lange. In Duisburg, police presence at the Christmas markets is temporarily increased, while other cities such as Hamm and Iserlohn are planning memorial events for the victims. In Hamm, a festive stage program is dispensed with in order not to further unsettle the concerned citizens, such as Wa.de reported.

The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia, led by Interior Minister Herbert Reul, has also announced measures to check the security situation and adapt if necessary. A nationwide silence was planned in many cities to commemorate the victims of the terrible assassination. Reul expressed his sympathy towards those affected and emphasized the need to close security gaps and check the existing precautions. Security has a top priority in this sensitive time of festivities.