As of: February 14, 2024, 12:53 p.m
By: Leyla Yildiz
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During a check in Nuremberg, a man grabs a police officer's gun.
Now the police are investigating because of resistance against officers.
Nuremberg – In Nuremberg, a man resisted a police check and tried to grab a service weapon.
The 60-year-old was checked near the main train station on Tuesday evening because he was suspected of drinking alcohol in a restricted zone, the police said on Wednesday, February 14th.
A man tried to grab a police officer's gun during his arrest.
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Man tries to grab a police officer's service weapon: investigation initiated
The victim reacted aggressively to the police officers and retreated towards a taxi rank.
During his subsequent arrest, he had to be restrained to the ground, according to police reports.
In this context, he tried to grab an officer's service weapon.
The 60-year-old is now being investigated on suspicion of resisting law enforcement officers.
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