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Law enforcement officers fire at assailants

In Saarlouis, an individual is reported to have cursed and spat at pedestrians, followed by an attack on police personnel with a knife. One law enforcement member was eventually forced to draw his issued weapon.

A policeman with a service weapon.
A policeman with a service weapon.

Saarlouis -- Town in Germany under scrutiny - Law enforcement officers fire at assailants

In Saarlouis, a policeman had to use his weapon against a man wielding a knife. The man, aged 43, initially refused to follow authorities' commands or listen to a warning shot. Eventually, the officer fired at the assailant's lower leg to protect himself and his colleague.

Investigators report that this particular individual had a history of aggression towards innocent bystanders, resorting to insults and even spitting at them. The Saarbrücken prosecutor's office shared this update on Tuesday. At the moment, the suspect is undergoing medical attention. Current evidence suggests that his injuries aren't fatal.

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Source: www.stern.de

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