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Person at Night Ascends Street Lights, Injuring Two Police Officers

Intoxicated individual causing harm to two law enforcement officers in Forchheim, following a patrol call to the city center due to rowdy youths causing unrest.

Person scales city's traffic lights at midnight, resulting in injuries to two law enforcement...
Person scales city's traffic lights at midnight, resulting in injuries to two law enforcement officers

Person at Night Ascends Street Lights, Injuring Two Police Officers

In the bustling city center of Forchheim, an incident unfolded on the early hours of Saturday, 6th September 2025. A man, under the influence of alcohol, was causing trouble and causing damage to a promotional sign.

The police were dispatched to the scene due to reports of disturbances caused by a group of youths. Upon encountering the intoxicated man, the police officers were unfortunately injured by him. The man reacted aggressively, moving towards the officers in a threatening manner.

According to the Forchheim police, the intoxicated man climbed onto a traffic light and refused to calm down. He lightly injured two police officers and, in the process, resisted arrest. As a result, the man now faces criminal charges, including assault, resisting arrest, and insulting an officer.

Despite extensive searches, the man's identity has not been disclosed in the available records. No further information was provided about the condition or identity of the injured police officers. The police officers, however, managed to take the man into custody.

This incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by our law enforcement officers and the importance of responsible drinking in public areas. The police continue to work diligently to maintain peace and order in the city center of Forchheim.

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