Latest news Man flees towards Switzerland after altercation

An altercation broke out in the German city of Constance on Thursday evening. A man fled towards the Swiss border on an e-scooter. According to the police, he could be armed.

According to the German police, the altercation took place in a hotel in Constance in the early evening. A 19-year-old then fled towards Switzerland on an e-scooter, according to the German police. A large number of officers were deployed to the scene. The exact circumstances of the incident were still unclear on Thursday evening.

The Thurgau cantonal police confirmed an operation at the request of the Keystone-SDA news agency. The large-scale operation is taking place in Constance and Swiss forces are assisting the German authorities. The Thurgau cantonal police were unable to confirm any arrests late on Thursday evening.

SDA