NewsExplosion rocks Berlin police station; investigation underway

Explosion rocks Berlin police station; investigation underway

On Thursday evening, an explosion occurred in front of a police building in Berlin, injuring two officers. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Explosion in front of police station in Berlin. Officers injured
Explosion in front of police station in Berlin. Officers injured
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The explosion took place in the northern part of Berlin. According to a spokesperson for the Berlin police, two officers were injured as a result.

Investigation into the explosion

The Berlin police reported that an "unknown object" placed near the station's fence exploded. As a result of the explosion, a policeman suffered serious facial and eye injuries, and a policewoman went into shock. Both officers were on a "routine security patrol."

An investigation is currently underway to determine what exactly exploded in front of the police building and whether the explosion was a deliberate attack.

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