16 Jun 2024 | 12:29 PM UTC
Germany: Increased police presence remains deployed in central Hamburg following security incident June 16
Increased police presence remains deployed in central Hamburg, Germany, following security incident earlier June 16. Heed advisories.
An increased police presence remains in place on Reeperbahn in central Hamburg following a security incident earlier June 16. According to reports, an assailant armed with an axe threatened police, who responded by shooting and wounding him. No other injuries occurred. The incident occurred near a fan zone in place for a high-profile match between the Netherlands and Poland as part of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) European Championship competition.
A large police presence will almost certainly remain in the area. Heightened security and disruptions to business and travel will likely persist over the coming hours.
Allow extra travel time to reach destinations near the affected area through the late afternoon of June 16 Heed the instructions of security personnel.
