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Published on June 16, 2024 at 2:48 p.m. by
Abdel Maarous
Hamburg police foil attempted attack at Euro 2024 Fan Zone
Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion was the scene of a spectacular police intervention this Sunday, shortly before the opening match of Euro 2024 between Poland and the The Netherlands. While nearly 40,000 supporters were gathered in a fan zone located in the Sankt Pauli district, an incident was avoided thanks to the vigilance and rapid action of the German police.
An imminent threat thwarted
According to initial information from Hamburg police, an individual armed with an ax and an incendiary device tried to sow panic among the festive crowd. The man, visibly determined to create chaos, also carried a Molotov cocktail in his backpack, a detail revealed by the daily Bild. The police, quickly alerted, reacted with remarkable precision.
Press release from the Hamburg police: “ An individual threatened the police with an ax and an incendiary device. The police then used their firearms. The attacker was injured and is currently receiving medical treatment. »
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Intervention: a rapid and effective response
The situation could have taken a dramatic turn without the rapid intervention of the police forces, a large number of whom were mobilized on site. The individual, whose motivations remain to be clarified, was neutralized before being able to put his plan into action. According to authorities, the attacker’s intention was probably to set off the incendiary device in the middle of the crowd, which could have caused serious injuries and panic.
Thanks to the rapid intervention of German law enforcement, a tragedy was averted in Hamburg, allowing fans to continue celebrating in safety.
