Police Shoot Man Armed With Ax and Molotov Cocktail Near Reeperbahn
Incident Occurred Amid Euro 2020 Fan Festivities
Suspect Threatened Passersby and Officers Before Being Shot
Hamburg police have shot a man armed with an ax and a Molotov cocktail near the Reeperbahn, a popular entertainment district in the city. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon while fans were celebrating the Euro 2020 soccer match between Poland and the Netherlands.
According to reports, the suspect was threatening passersby and police officers with the ax and Molotov cocktail. Police fired shots at the man, who was then taken into custody. He has been identified as a 31-year-old man with a history of mental illness.
No other injuries were reported in the incident. Police have cordoned off the area and are investigating the motive behind the attack.
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