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Ice-Cream Bill Dispute in Hof Turns Violent as Police Detain Three Brothers

Police ask witnesses to submit mobile videos of the Hof arrests.

Overview

  • The dispute stemmed from an unpaid €15 bill from a visit on August 27, according to police.
  • On September 1, the 25-year-old suspect allegedly struck the 42-year-old shop owner with a beachflag pole and property was damaged in the ice-cream shop.
  • A 24-year-old employee and the owner's 10-year-old daughter were among six people with light injuries.
  • Officers stopped the trio at Sonnenplatz, drew service weapons over a reported knife concern, used pepper spray, and detained them after resistance that left three officers lightly injured.
  • Investigators opened cases for embezzlement and dangerous bodily harm, with additional counts of assault and resisting law enforcement for the eldest, and police reported no alcohol use.