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Masked Attackers Ambush Berlin Police Car with Fireworks in Kreuzberg

A lone officer escaped unharmed after masked attackers hurled pyrotechnics at a patrol car. Police are now hunting for those behind the brazen assault.

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2025 December 4 . 5:01 PM

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In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are... — In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are many cars moving on the road. On either side of the road, we see grass and trees. This picture is clicked outside the city.

Masked Attackers Ambush Berlin Police Car with Fireworks in Kreuzberg

A police patrol vehicle was ambushed with fireworks in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district on Wednesday evening. The attack took place at the intersection of Urbanstraße and Gneisenaustraße around 9:30 p.m., leaving the vehicle damaged but the officer unharmed.

The incident began as the lone officer drove through the intersection on a green light. Suddenly, a masked individual hurled a wooden slat at the patrol car. Moments later, several other masked attackers launched pyrotechnics at the vehicle.

The attack has left police searching for the masked assailants. The patrol car’s damage was limited, and no injuries were reported. Investigators are now working to identify those responsible.