A major police operation in Hamburg occurred after a man with an axe threatened officers near a Dutch football fanzone. The suspect, also armed with a pickaxe and incendiary device, was shot and seriously injured. The incident coincided with several Euro matches, including Germany's 5-1 win over Scotland.
A significant police operation unfolded in central Hamburg after a man armed with an axe threatened officers. The incident occurred near a fanzone for Dutch football supporters, as the Netherlands faced Poland in the Euros.
Police shot and seriously injured the man, who is now receiving medical treatment. According to officials, the man also wielded a pickaxe and had an incendiary device. The confrontation took place around 12:30 local time on the Reeperbahn, a well-known street and nightlife area in Hamburg.
Concurrently, in other Euro matches, Germany dominated Scotland with a 5-1 victory, Spain defeated Croatia 3-0, Switzerland triumphed over Hungary 3-0, and Italy edged out Albania 2-1.
