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German police on Sunday shot a person who threatened officers with a pickaxe and an incendiary gadget in Hamburg, authorities mentioned, hours earlier than town was set to host its first recreation for the Euro 2024 soccer match.

The suspect had threatened officers in Hamburg’s well-known St. Pauli district and was shot within the leg, in response to Hamburg police. The suspect is receiving medical remedy.

Whereas the incident occurred 700 meters (0.4 miles) away from a Euro 2024 fan zone, police mentioned it was not associated to the upcoming match between Poland and the Netherlands.

Supporters of the Dutch aspect had participated in a “fan stroll” close to the scene of the incident earlier within the day, however by the point the person started threatening law enforcement officials, the stroll was completed and few followers remained within the space, in response to a police spokesperson.

Police additionally mentioned the incident isn’t thought of to be linked to terrorism.

Germany is internet hosting a whole lot of hundreds of international followers on the the month-tournament, which started on Friday.

Inside Minister Minister Nancy Faeser mentioned on Thursday that authorities had been on alert for Islamist-inspired assaults and violence related to hooliganism, Reuters reported.

She mentioned authorities had the “Islamist scene firmly of their sights” however not particular threats had been recognized.