Overview

• The dispute erupted late on July 26 at the Hofer Volksfest when the heavily intoxicated visitor balked at a €4 bratwurst and insisted on paying €3.50.
• After buying the sausages at full price, he repeatedly dialed 110 to demand a police patrol and claimed an agreed lower rate.
• Police confirmed the bratwurst sale was lawful and issued a dispersal order, which he defied.
• Officers took him into custody and opened a criminal case against him for misuse of emergency services.
• The incident highlights mounting strains on police resources from non-urgent calls and growing tensions over rising festival food prices.