Man arrested in Esslingen bus with air pistol and knife
A 34-year-old travelled on a public transport bus in Esslingen am Neckar with a visibly displayed air pistol. He resisted during a police check.
Resistance to police check in Esslingen
According to sueddeutsche.de, a 34-year-old caught attention on Wednesday on a public transport bus in Esslingen am Neckar because he was carrying an air pistol visibly tucked into his waistband. After getting off the bus, police officers stopped him and conducted a check.
The man reacted immediately aggressively and refused to follow the officers' instructions. The police brought him to the ground and restrained him, whereupon he offered fierce resistance. According to police, no one was injured in the incident.
During a subsequent search, officers secured the air pistol and a knife. The man did not possess a permit to carry the firearm. He was released after the necessary police procedures. Police are investigating him for violations of the Weapons Act and resistance against law enforcement officers.
Source: Die Zeit Kriminalität