Police Officer Attacked: Suspect Resists Arrest, Injuries Reported
A police officer was attacked in downtown yesterday evening, leading to the officer sustaining multiple injuries and ending his shift early. The 20-year-old suspect was subsequently taken into custody but continued to resist arrest.
The incident began when the suspect, a 20-year-old man, engaged in a physical altercation with a 24-year-old individual. Two plainclothes officers witnessed the altercation and intervened. During the arrest, the suspect punched an officer in the face, causing serious injuries. The officer was then taken to a hospital, ending his shift early.
The suspect's aggressive behavior continued in the police holding cell. He repeatedly banged his head against a cell door, prompting a threat of restraint due to self-endangering behavior. The Kriminalpolizei, a specialized unit of the criminal police, has taken over the investigation of the attack on the police officer.
The 20-year-old suspect remains in custody and continues to resist during the booking process. The investigation into the attack on the police officer is ongoing, led by specialists from the Kriminalpolizei.
