Police impose restrictions following shots fired at officers in Göttingen
Following a shooting attack on a police officer in Göttingen, police have imposed restrictions and area bans in the Weende district.
Police impose restrictions following shots fired at officers in Göttingen
After a police officer was injured by gunfire in Göttingen in the early hours of Sunday morning, police have imposed restrictions and area bans in the Weende district. The measures apply to the area around the Geisberg.
The incident occurred at around 3 o'clock on early Sunday morning when officers were called to a noise complaint. An unknown person fired shots at the emergency personnel from within a group and struck a police officer in the leg. The injured officer was taken to hospital, and his life was not in danger.
The area bans were issued under assembly law and are in effect until Tuesday morning. Police justified the measure on grounds of public safety and ongoing investigations.
Investigations are continuing. Police are searching for the perpetrator or perpetrators.
Source: GN-Online
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