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Police Probe Aggravated Assault After Suspected Pepper Spray at Bremervörde Nightclub

Dozens reported breathing difficulty after an evacuation completed before responders arrived.

Overview

  • Emergency services were called at about 1:14 a.m. Sunday, according to initial reports.
  • Police said several people complained of breathing problems and irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract.
  • Early figures from local media reported 38 affected with eight taken to hospital, pending official confirmation.
  • Authorities opened an aggravated-assault investigation and appealed for witnesses to come forward.
  • Club staff evacuated the venue under established protocols before responders reached the scene.