Brawl in Vesterbro: two arrested and one hospitalised after knife threat
Three people were involved in a brawl on Lille Istedgade in Copenhagen early on Tuesday morning. Two were arrested and at least one was taken to hospital.
Knife threat and brawl on Lille Istedgade in early morning
Early on Tuesday morning, Copenhagen Police deployed in force to Lille Istedgade in Vesterbro following a report of a disturbance at 06:29, according to B.T.
Three people were involved in a brawl that escalated rapidly. According to duty chief at Copenhagen Police Michael Andersen, at least one person was threatened with a knife.
"There are two people arrested. At least one person has been taken to hospital for treatment," Andersen states. "It is not life-threatening," he adds.
Police arrived in large numbers to the area around Mændenes Hjem and quickly gained control of the situation when officers arrived. There is no danger to other people in the area.
The cause of the brawl remains unknown. Traffic in the area has not been affected by the incident, as it is possible to bypass the scene via other routes.
Source: B.T.