Police officers stand guard in the streets after fireworks for the New Year's celebrations in Berlin, Germany
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4 days, 7 hours ago

Police officers stand guard in the streets after fireworks for the New Year's celebrations in Berlin, Germany

India Today  

BERLIN: The German government on Wednesday condemned a series of incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworks. In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks during New Year’s Eve, leading to 400 arrests, city officials said. Explosions of very strong, illegal fireworks in Berlin also caused extensive damage in two Berlin neighborhoods and injured numerous people, some of them seriously. “However, the many arrests in Berlin alone and the renewed attacks on police officers also show that this crackdown was absolutely necessary.” She wished all injured officers a speedy recovery and vowed that all perpetrators will be “prosecuted and punished with the utmost severity.”

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Germany: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Turn Fatal As 5 Die In Firecracker Accidents
4 days, 5 hours ago

Germany: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Turn Fatal As 5 Die In Firecracker Accidents

ABP News  

Five people were killed and others were severely injured after firecrackers were set off during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Germany. Similar attacks occurred in Berlin, police spokesperson Florian Nath said that an officer was severely injured after being “presumably hit by an illegal firework,” and had to undergo surgery in a hospital. Además de las explosiones, el sonido típico …

German government condemns New Year’s Eve violence after hundreds of arrests
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4 days, 18 hours ago

German government condemns New Year’s Eve violence after hundreds of arrests

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The German government on Wednesday condemned a series of incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworks. In Berlin, 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in confrontations or attacks during New Year’s Eve, leading to 400 arrests, city officials said. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said: …

Dutch ring in New Year with fireworks, car fires and riot police
4 days, 22 hours ago

Dutch ring in New Year with fireworks, car fires and riot police

Dutch News  

There were a number of minor incidents during the New Year celebrations in the Netherlands and a 14-year-old boy from Rotterdam was killed earlier in the evening, reportedly while trying to relight an illegal cobra firework, officials said on Wednesday morning. Hospitals were also busy dealing with injuries but were surprised by the large number of under-16s being admitted with …

Fireworks injuries far more severe this year than previous New Year’s, surgeons say
5 days, 7 hours ago

Fireworks injuries far more severe this year than previous New Year’s, surgeons say

NL Times  

Sixteen fireworks-related injuries were reported at emergency rooms in Twente hospitals between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with the severity of injuries significantly worse than in previous years, primarily caused by illegal fireworks, according to hospital officials. Van Stigt, who worked 25 consecutive hours during the New Year’s period, reported treating nine fireworks victims at MST’s emergency department. …

Over 200 arrested on New Year’s “full of destruction and violence,” says police chief
5 days, 7 hours ago

Over 200 arrested on New Year’s “full of destruction and violence,” says police chief

NL Times  

A chaotic and violent New Year’s Eve across the Netherlands led to the arrest of more than 200 people, as rioting, attacks on police officers, arson, and fireworks-related accidents marred the evening. Police officials described the night as “full of destruction and violence,” with significant incidents occurring in cities across the country. Police Chief Janny Knol condemned the events, noting …

Germany New Year: Five killed and emergency workers injured as firework chaos mars celebrations
5 days, 7 hours ago

Germany New Year: Five killed and emergency workers injured as firework chaos mars celebrations

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Five people have been killed and dozens of emergency workers were injured as a spate of incidents involving fireworks marred New Year’s Eve celebrations in Germany. In a statement on X, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser praised the work of the emergency services, adding that the “deployment of strong police forces from the federal states and the …

Police again preparing for possibility of violent incidents during New Year's Eve
1 week, 2 days ago

Police again preparing for possibility of violent incidents during New Year's Eve

NL Times  

The police are again making preparations in the last week of the year for a number of serious incidents expected to happen at the turn of the New Year. Officers have not developed any tips or intelligence to indicate something will definitely happen in a specific location, emphasized Corry van Breda, who runs national violence approaches at the police. Nearly …

Rotterdam region urges public to not hinder emergency services on New Year’s
1 week, 3 days ago

Rotterdam region urges public to not hinder emergency services on New Year’s

NL Times  

The Rotterdam-Rijnmond Safety Region is calling on the public to avoid interfering with emergency services during New Year’s Eve, following incidents of violence against responders in previous years. During last year’s New Year’s Eve in Nieuw-Beijerland, emergency responders were attacked with fireworks after being called to extinguish several fires late in the evening. In Rotterdam, last year’s festivities were marked …

Investigation into rioting, police brutality claims during New Year's in Zuid-Holland town
2 years ago

Investigation into rioting, police brutality claims during New Year's in Zuid-Holland town

NL Times  

There will be an investigation into the events during the alleged New Year's Eve riots in 's-Gravendeel, Zuid-Holland during New Year's Eve. The riot police intervened that night after other officers were trapped by a group of about thirty young people. The group threw fireworks at the trapped officers and someone threatened them with a prohibited type of baton, the …

Around 80 people hospitalized due to New Year's fireworks
3 years ago

Around 80 people hospitalized due to New Year's fireworks

NL Times  

Roughly 80 people had to be rushed to hospital, due to injuries they sustained while setting off fireworks during New Year's, De Telegraaf reported. Emergency responders had to treat 28 people for firework injuries, compared to 26 on New Year's Eve 2020/21. Nonetheless, the firework ban significantly reduced the pressure on hospitals during New Year's. Firework victims went from 1,300 …

Massive New Year's party broken up in A'dam; Cops pelted with fireworks throughout NL
3 years ago

Massive New Year's party broken up in A'dam; Cops pelted with fireworks throughout NL

NL Times  

The Amsterdam police broke up a massive New Year's party on Dam Square. People threw fireworks at police officers and other first responders in Amsterdam and many other places in the Netherlands, NOS reports. In the Drenthe town of Bovensmilde, the riot police carried out multiple charges after people threw police officers with fireworks and stones. The Friesland police deployed …

Police boss praises cops’ commitment during NYE response; Some officers hurt
3 years ago

Police boss praises cops’ commitment during NYE response; Some officers hurt

NL Times  

The police were able to keep the unrest around New Year's celebrations under control because of the large numbers of officers deployed, said national commander Willem Woelders. According to Woelders, police officers and other aid workers were harassed or attacked throughout the country. Such was the case in Amsterdam, where police were dispatched to put an end to a New …

Emergency service worker safety paramount at New Year, says police chief
3 years ago

Emergency service worker safety paramount at New Year, says police chief

Dutch News  

The top police priority during this year’s New Year celebrations will be ensuring the safety of emergency service workers, police chief Willem Woelders has told the Parool in an interview. Second on the priority list is making sure ordinary citizens are kept safe, while upholding the coronavirus rules and the ban on fireworks are in third place, Woelders told the …

Fireworks launched at people like rockets on London street
3 years, 2 months ago

Fireworks launched at people like rockets on London street

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The anti-social behaviour, which is becoming an annual occurrence across the country, last year …

Nine police officers among 17 hurt in illegal fireworks blast in Los Angeles
3 years, 6 months ago

Nine police officers among 17 hurt in illegal fireworks blast in Los Angeles

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At least nine Los Angeles Police Department officers …

Firework ban widely ignored, but police report fewer incidents during New Year festivities
4 years ago

Firework ban widely ignored, but police report fewer incidents during New Year festivities

Dutch News  

Although the firework ban was widely ignored, and dozens of cars were set on fire, police and the emergency services were called out some 30% fewer times than during ‘normal’ New Year celebrations, officials say. ‘That is a real contrast to last year’s horror night when we had 18 eye injuries within two and a half hours.’ Utrecht’s main teaching …

Heavy police presence for New Year, as fireworks ban may spark trouble
4 years ago

Heavy police presence for New Year, as fireworks ban may spark trouble

Dutch News  

Almost twice as many police officers will be on duty during the New Year festivities than in a normal year and some have had leave cancelled to ensure there is enough manpower on the streets, broadcaster NOS said on Friday. Although the number of police on duty will vary from place to place, in Amsterdam the number of officers will …

More violent incidents at New Year, but fewer people are arrested
4 years, 11 months ago

More violent incidents at New Year, but fewer people are arrested

Dutch News  

Dutch police registered over 9,300 incidents of arson, vandalism and attacks on emergency service workers during the New Year festivities, according to official figures published on Friday. During the 2014/15 New Year festivities there were 12,000 incidents and some 640 people were taken into custody. Police chief Erik Akerboom last week renewed his calls for a ban on larger consumer …

More violent incidents at New Year, but fewer people are arrested
4 years, 11 months ago

More violent incidents at New Year, but fewer people are arrested

Dutch News  

Dutch police registered over 9,300 incidents of arson, vandalism and attacks on emergency service workers during the New Year festivities, according to official figures published on Friday. During the 2014/15 New Year festivities there were 12,000 incidents and some 640 people were taken into custody. Police chief Erik Akerboom last week renewed his calls for a ban on larger consumer …

Fireworks injured 168 people's eyes over New Year's
4 years, 11 months ago

Fireworks injured 168 people's eyes over New Year's

NL Times  

A total of 168 people injured one or both their eyes with fireworks this New Year's, around 30 more than the previous New Year's, according to the Dutch ophthalmic society NOG. 13 people blinded an eye, and five completely lost an eye, NOS reports The number of patients with eye damaged caused by fireworks has been increasing since 2017, according …

Cops hospitalized in fireworks blast as day of protests draws to a close
5 years ago

Cops hospitalized in fireworks blast as day of protests draws to a close

NL Times  

The police in Amersfoort arrested three protesters on Wednesday for throwing fireworks at motorcycle police officers. The suspects were involved with the construction workers' protests, the Utrecht police said on Twitter. "Based on the external characteristics, such as banners, we could tell that it concerned people who were involved in the demonstration", a police spokesperson told RTV Utrecht. The protests …

Leeds fireworks: Riot police in running battle with groups of youths on city street
5 years, 1 month ago

Leeds fireworks: Riot police in running battle with groups of youths on city street

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Riot police were pelted with …

Police officers surrounded and attacked with fireworks in Manchester
5 years, 4 months ago

Police officers surrounded and attacked with fireworks in Manchester

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police have been surrounded and …

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