Dortmund police attacked as crowd storms kebab shop for €1 doner
Summary
Hundreds of people gathered at a newly opened doner kebab shop in Dortmund, Germany, after its owner advertised kebabs for €1. Police said officers were attacked with bottles, stones, fireworks and other objects; several people were arrested and some face charges.Key Facts
- The shop owner estimated that about 1,000 people attended, while police put the crowd at about 300.
- The owner called police after private security guards were overwhelmed by the crowd.
- Police brought in about 100 officers and a helicopter to respond.
- Officers were pelted with bottles, stones, fireworks, an electric scooter and a chair, a police spokesperson said.
- Several people were arrested, and one had a blank-firing pistol.
- Some people face charges including breach of the peace, property damage and insult.
- The owner said he would donate the remaining kebabs to a homeless charity.
- The €1 promotion contrasted with typical doner prices of about €7.50 to €9, which the article links to rising food and energy costs.
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