Friends collect money for seriously injured Berlin police commissioner

Friends collect money for seriously injured Berlin police commissioner

A serious incident during the New Year's Eve in 2025 in Germany did large waves. A Berlin police chief, 31, suffered severe facial injuries through the explosion of a firecracker that could no longer be healed in emergency surgery. His right eyesight is lost. Friends and colleagues have already collected over 11,000 euros in a fundraising campaign to support the officials and his family affected by the consequences of the tragedy. The donation goal of 16,000 euros is intended to help alleviate the financial burdens caused by the serious accident. The incident occurred on January 2nd at 8:20 p.m. at the fence of the police section 12 in Wittenau, as [bz-berlin.de] (https://www.bz-berlin.de/berlin/polizist- donation campaign) reported.

The accident occurred as part of its service when the Böller detonated. The police determine whether improper handling of the pyrotechnic product has led to this tragic situation. During New Year's Eve, the emergency was not the only one who suffered from the consequences of solemn debauchery. A total of at least five people died from firecrackers in various cities, including a 24-year-old in North Rhine-Westphalia and a 20-year-old in Hamburg, such as shz.de reported.

violence and attacks on emergency services

New Year's Eve was shaped by further violent incidents. 390 people were arrested in Berlin, while 15 police officers and a fire brigade were injured after they were attacked by illegal fireworks. The increasing violence against emergency services is worrying: in several cities, including Leipzig and Munich, there were clashes in which firefighters and police officers were shot at with fireworks. These reports make a highlight on the dark side of the celebrations and show that the New Year's joy was not undisturbed everywhere.

The police hope for a turn to get together by the collection of investigating facts and exploring any strict measures to regulate New Year's fireworks, which still bring millions of people together. Because what is intended as a gratifying year of the year has developed into a threatening situation in many cases that urgently needs attention.

bz berlin