Shock at the Christmas market: Man threatens seller with screwdriver!

Shock at the Christmas market: Man threatens seller with screwdriver!

Wolfsburg, known for the Volkswagen plant, recently became the scene of a terrifying incident at the Christmas market. On Wednesday evening, December 11th, a 44-year-old man got into a dangerous dispute at a sales stand. According to the police, the man initially threw a full beer can against the booth and then threatened a 39-year-old seller with a screwdriver. The employee tried to defend himself by could push the attacker away, but the situation remained tense and threatening. Eyewitnesses reported that a 32-year-old colleague of the seller was also spat on and threatened when she wanted to intervene, as the news38 reported.

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The security forces were quickly informed and security was able to contain the outbreak of anger. The 44-year-old injured himself during the argument and had to be treated medically before the police dismissed him for the time being. Like the NDR , the investigation against him is already in the event. Despite the violent scenes, nobody was seriously injured, but the incident has been significantly clouded by the festive character of the Christmas market.

The police have made it clear that security at such events has a top priority and that such incidents are not tolerated. The background of the crime has so far been unclear, but this incident shows how quickly a harmonious get -together can turn into chaos on a public festival.