According to reports on social media platform X, German police discharged their firearms at an individual who menaced officers with a pickaxe and an incendiary device during a Euro 2024 soccer fan parade in central Hamburg on Sunday.
NOW – Police shoot axe-wielding man in Hamburg, Germany.pic.twitter.com/aFEjfvody5 [1]
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) June 16, 2024 [2]
In Hamburg hat die Polizei einen Mann, der mit einer Spitzhacke bewaffnet war und einen Brandsatz mit sich führte, niedergeschossen. Alle Informationen: https://t.co/YYSAz3uUCW [3] pic.twitter.com/YDoTdXw3DM [4]
— NIUS (@niusde_) June 16, 2024 [5]
The situation unfolded in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district as the Poland vs. Netherlands match at the Volksparkstadion, scheduled for 3 p.m. (1300 GMT), approached.
Pre-game fan marches were organized, with a Dutch supporters’ parade commencing at 12:30 p.m. (1030 GMT), aligning closely with the timing of the incident.
Netherlands fans in Hamburg.
Ready for the match against Poland! 🧡 #EURO2024 [6]
pic.twitter.com/i3pKvY93TA [7]— Euro 24 Hub (@Euro24Hub) June 16, 2024 [8]
The month-long tournament, which commenced on Friday night, is being hosted by Germany.