This Sunday, Hamburg police subdued a man armed with a pickaxe who was threatening fans and law enforcement officers in Hamburg, Germany, at a place where many people had gathered to watch the Poland-Netherlands Euro 2024 game.
This man also had a Molotov cocktail with him. Authorities initially used pepper spray to subdue the attacker, but were eventually forced to use firearms.
Originally a newspaper Image It was clear that the suspect was armed with an ax and was shot by police. However, authorities say the suspect was carrying a pickaxe and that he was seriously injured after authorities opened fire.
“According to preliminary information, the man threatened the police with a pickaxe and an incendiary device. After this, the police used firearms. The attacker was injured and is currently undergoing treatment,” the Hamburg police said in a statement on the social network. X.
This authority also adds that, in his opinion, the man acted alone.
The police spokesman also said there were no initial indications that the incident was related to a sports match.
German police are on high alert during the European soccer championship, which began on Friday and runs until July 14, fearing fan violence and terrorist attacks.
Police on Friday shot and killed a man who fatally attacked another man and then wounded three people who were watching the Germany-Scotland game on television in an eastern German city.
Police said today that the motive for the attack was unclear.