Daring climbers nabbed trying to scale Cologne Cathedral
Police in Cologne, located in western Germany, detained five French citizens and one Belgian woman on Sunday, as reported by the portal associated with the RND editorial network. The group attempted to climb the famous cathedral.
What you need to know?
- Where and when did the detention occur? The detention happened in Cologne, western Germany, on Sunday, following a report from the cathedral's security team.
- Who was detained? Authorities detained five French individuals and one Belgian woman who attempted to climb the cathedral. All individuals were between 18 and 27 years old.
The incident was reported by the temple’s security team, who noticed a group of young people with headlamps trying to access the building with the help of surveillance at night.
Police surrounded the area around the cathedral
During a search of the premises, security found traces of forced entry on doors and discovered abandoned backpacks with professional climbing equipment, according to the portal.
The police surrounded the area around the cathedral, and a police helicopter hovered over the north tower for a while. The climbers, aged 18 to 27, were apprehended on the stairs of one of the towers. An investigation is underway concerning illegal trespassing and property damage.
The Cologne Cathedral is one of Germany's most recognizable landmarks and an important point on the global tourist map.
