Pursuit in the District of Baden: Shots Fired

During the pursuit of a 36-year-old fleeing on foot, a police officer fired warning shots into loose soil on Thursday in Berndorf (Baden district). The police confirmed a corresponding "Kurier" online report on Friday upon request. According to this, the accused had previously ignored an existing restraining order and appeared in front of his former partner's house. Ultimately, the Turkish citizen was arrested.

Police Shots in the Baden District

Around 5:30 PM, the man's ex-girlfriend reported that the 36-year-old was in front of her house. The police responded and discovered the man's car at the location. Shortly before 8:15 PM, the suspect was then found by the officers. During an attempt to arrest him, the man broke free, initiating a foot pursuit. During this, the warning shots were fired "to enforce the arrest," police spokesman Stefan Loidl stated.

According to "Kurier," the 36-year-old has a relevant criminal record and was only released from prison in September. Due to threats of violence against his ex-partner, there was likely a court-imposed restraining order, based on which he is not allowed to approach the woman.

(APA/Red)

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