Procession: Two police officers injured at Hessentag in Fulda

During the closing festivities of the Hessentag festival in Fulda, a large parade was marred by isolated incidents, including the minor injury of two police officers. The events unfolded as festival-goers celebrated.

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During the police measures, the 53-year-old offered resistance, the police announced.

The primary incident involved an 81-year-old man who repeatedly attempted to access a cordoned-off area near the main grandstand. When police officers intervened to prevent him, his 53-year-old son became involved. According to police reports, the son resisted officers during their attempts to detain both individuals.

During the struggle with the son, two police officers sustained minor injuries. A criminal investigation has been initiated against the 53-year-old man for his actions. The 81-year-old man reportedly suffered minor injuries himself after falling during the altercation.

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Thereby two officers were slightly injured.

In a separate incident at the same location, a 60-year-old man allegedly threatened and insulted police officers. A criminal investigation has also been launched against this individual. These events occurred amidst the otherwise celebratory atmosphere of the large parade marking the end of the Hessentag festival.

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Against the man, a criminal proceeding was initiated.