Overview

• Police in Saxony opened an investigation for dangerous bodily harm after multiple Altenberg concertgoers reported sudden illness following Nena’s Friday performance.
• By early afternoon, officers told DER SPIEGEL they were aware of eight people reporting symptoms such as dizziness, speech disturbances, and memory gaps, with some saying they had not drunk heavily.
• Officers secured cups and drink remnants from the festival site for laboratory analysis, with results pending and the timeline dependent on testing methods and lab capacity.
• Authorities have not ruled out non-criminal explanations, including tainted food or drink consumed before the event.
• The organizer says no complaints were received during the show, notes medics and security were on site, and the police are asking further victims or witnesses to call 0351/483 22 33.