Berlin police this year Mobilized on New Year's Eve 2 thousand to 2.5 thousand officers. At the same time, the number of police patrol cars increased from 150 to 220. About 500 federal police officers guarded light rail and rail stations.
Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, announced before Christmas that authorities would act decisively against possible unrest. – We have taken all necessary measures to ensure the enforcement of the law. We know this can be difficult in some areas. I can only appeal to everyone: let's celebrate the New Year calmly and have fun. But anyone who attacks police and firefighters should expect a very consistent response from state authorities, he noted.
As the portal dw.com.pl reported, in Berlin, there were again attacks on responding policemen and firefighters, who were shot with firearms and thrown with fireworks. However, according to Berlin police, compared to last year's New Year's Eve, it was quieter. – We are satisfied with our action, we effectively protected the fire brigade – said a police spokesman in Berlin on New Year's Eve. According to the services, 54 police officers and 390 detainees were injured.
New Year in Germany. The police provided the data
The traditional New Year's party at the Brandenburg Gate attracted 65,000 people this year. people. First time entry was ticketed and paid.
There have been serious pyrotechnic accidents across Germany. In Bavaria, an 18-year-old man has died after suffering head injuries after a firearm went off in a plastic tube. Another 18-year-old died in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, also from gunshot wounds.
Already on Saturday in Berlin, a 40-year-old man lost his hand while trying to launch a signal rocket.
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