Police in Hamburg shot and wounded a man wielding a hammer, who attempted to attack passersby, before a Euro 2024 match between the Netherlands and Poland. The incident, in the St Pauli district, was not perceived to be connected to football, with authorities stating it was likely an isolated case.
The man, aged 39, emerged from a pub carrying a hammer and Molotov cocktail, prompting police intervention. Despite using pepper spray initially, officers resorted to firing shots after the attacker waved the hammer threateningly. The man sustained leg injuries and no one else was harmed.
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