Large-scale operation in Nienburg: Policewoman shot - killed attacker is said to have threatened his girlfriend. It is believed the man was carrying a knife, which led to an extensive police operation on Saturday morning.

According to police reports, a “long-term” operation followed. The police responded with shots, which fatally injured the 46-year-old. A police officer involved suffered a serious gunshot wound and had to be taken to a hospital by helicopter. How exactly her injury occurred will be the scope of the investigation.