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Berlin Shisha Bar Check Turns Violent, Four Officers Injured, Two in Custody

The operation was part of a broader Berlin police push to curb firearms crime linked to certain venues.

Overview

  • A police Hundertschaft moved to check the King's Lounge in Berlin-Spandau at about 10:45 p.m. on Saturday.
  • According to police, the 45-year-old operator allegedly struck an officer with a glass bottle after a verbal dispute.
  • A 28-year-old visitor allegedly joined the confrontation and attacked additional officers, leaving three with cuts from glass and unfit for duty.
  • Both alleged attackers were injured, received medical treatment, and were placed in provisional custody.
  • Officers checked 24 people and reported finding no weapons, while police say the bar attracts some visitors linked to organized crime.