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Bayreuth Car Chase Over Jealousy Ends in Crashes and Knife Threat

Police say a 46-year-old was detained in Bayreuth following a drunken car chase that ended with a knife threat.

Overview

  • Police say the 46-year-old pursued his ex-partner’s new boyfriend by car through Bayreuth on Sunday evening.
  • The chase resulted in several crashes, including a head-on collision with an uninvolved vehicle and repeated rammings of the target car.
  • Both cars were left inoperable, yet no injuries were reported.
  • After stopping, the suspect allegedly drew a kitchen knife and advanced on the 40-year-old before witnesses intervened and officers made the arrest.
  • A breath test measured 1.38‰, and authorities opened proceedings for dangerous interference with road traffic, threats, and attempted bodily harm.