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Heavy-metal festival: Still not much action for the police at Wacken Open Air
Germany🏛️ Politics3 hr. ago

Heavy-metal festival: Still not much action for the police at Wacken Open Air

The police reported few incidents at the Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival, emphasizing that there was no danger to attendees. According to police reports, there were mainly calm conditions, with only minor incidents such as a simple assault on a camping area being recorded. On Thursday evening, police stopped a motorcyclist who attempted to drive past them after initially responding to stop signals. The rider had approximately 1.5 promille alcohol in his system and caused a minor injury to an officer. Police also searched for two suspects near the festival and detained them outside the event grounds. Additionally, experts from the mine-clearing service examined a suspicious object in a vehicle but confirmed it posed no threat. The festival, which has sold out with 85,000 visitors, continues until Sunday.

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Heavy-metal festival: Still not much action for the police at Wacken Open Air

The police reported few incidents at the Wacken Open Air heavy metal festival, emphasizing that there was no danger to attendees. According to police reports, there were mainly calm conditions, with only minor incidents such as a simple assault on a camping area being recorded. On Thursday evening, police stopped a motorcyclist who attempted to drive past them after initially responding to stop signals. The rider had approximately 1.5 promille alcohol in his system and caused a minor injury to an officer. Police also searched for two suspects near the festival and detained them outside the event grounds. Additionally, experts from the mine-clearing service examined a suspicious object in a vehicle but confirmed it posed no threat. The festival, which has sold out with 85,000 visitors, continues until Sunday.

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