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Elderly individual sustains minor injuries amidst encounters with law enforcement officers

Police force stationed in Wesel-Xanten region had a nighttime operation on June 6 at 7:30 PM, continuing their enforcement activities. (Details can be found in the full article.)

Elderly individual sustains minor injuries while resisting law enforcement officers
Elderly individual sustains minor injuries while resisting law enforcement officers

Elderly individual sustains minor injuries amidst encounters with law enforcement officers

On Friday evening at 19:30, a 79-year-old man from Xanten was stopped by the Circular Police Authority Wesel on Rheindamm street. During the traffic control, signs of alcohol consumption were detected in the elderly man.

In the process of resisting, the 79-year-old man allegedly pushed and hit a 24-year-old officer. The officer, a member of the Circular Police Authority Wesel, sustained minor injuries but was able to continue his duties.

The news about this incident was originally transmitted by the Kreispolizeibehörde Wesel. After completing the police procedures, the man was released. No further information is available about the prosecutor responsible for the case of the 79-year-old man from Xanten regarding driving under the influence and resisting supervisory personnel.

For media inquiries, please contact the Circular Police Authority Wesel Press Office. Their contact details are: Telephone: 0281 / 107-1050, Fax: 0281 / 107-1055, Email: [email protected]. The website for the Circular Police Authority Wesel is: https://wesel.polizei.nrw.

The 79-year-old man is now facing prosecution for driving under the influence and resisting enforcement officers. It is important to note that everyone is equal before the law, regardless of age.

We remind drivers to always be responsible and never drive under the influence. Drunk driving not only puts the driver at risk but also endangers the lives of other road users and pedestrians.

This incident serves as a reminder for all of us to make responsible choices when it comes to driving and to respect the authorities who are there to ensure our safety on the roads.

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