Mass brawl at Aachener Weiher – person falls to the ground
Updated on November 11, 2023 – 7:24 p.mReading time: 13 minutes
The 11.11. falls on a Saturday this year. The city, police and restaurateurs are expecting a large crowd. All information in the news blog.
The most important things at a glance
Chaos at the main station – completely overcrowded
7:10 p.m.: Many people are for 11.11. traveled to Cologne by train. This causes chaotic conditions at Cologne Central Station in the evening hours – after all, many people have to go home. As a reporter on site reported, the main station was overcrowded and crowd barriers were set up in front of the building. If you have to take the train this evening, you should have patience and time.
After the party, the trash remains – that costs cleaning
7 p.m.: Tens of thousands of people celebrate in the cathedral city – and leave behind a lot of rubbish. The waste management companies (AWB) are already in operation throughout the day, but the streets are still paved with waste. And that costs the city a lot of money: the cleaning costs after November 11th, 2022 were a whopping 120,000 euros, as the city of Cologne explained at the time when asked by t-online. The costs are borne by the city budget. Since more people celebrated in Cologne this year than usual, cleaning costs may also be higher.
Groups attack each other at the Aachener Weiher
6.15 p.m.: A mass brawl broke out at the Aachener Weiher early Saturday evening. According to police, two groups got into an argument with each other. During the argument, one person “fell to the ground.” Those involved then continued to hit and kick the person lying on the ground. When asked by t-online, a police spokesman was unable to provide any precise information about the severity of the injuries. Emergency services were able to end the altercation and separate the two groups from each other.
There were also other fights, physical injuries and damage to property during the course of the day. Exact figures and further information will be published in the coming days.
City takes stock – many wild peeers caught
5.30 p.m.: The city of Cologne has an initial assessment of the celebrations on November 11th. published. According to this, law enforcement officers have so far (as of 4 p.m.) caught 173 people peeing wildly – 122 of them in the Zülpicher district alone. All wild peeers now face a fine of up to 200 euros, according to the city.
The security service also had to take care of 20 helpless people. Oh, the German Red Cross (DRK) had to go on numerous missions. In Latäng Kwartier, the DRK treated 255 people, 62 of whom had to be taken to hospitals for further treatment. “In addition, DRK foot troops helped 166 Jecken who needed treatment – mostly because of alcohol problems,” the city continued in the statement.
Cologne celebrates Carnival – the most beautiful pictures
Carnival participants form a human chain in front of the synagogue
4:13 p.m.: Numerous carnival participants have gathered in front of the Cologne synagogue on Roonstrasse. Arm in arm, they form a human chain to show solidarity with Jews. According to a reporter, there are about 60 people on site. Among those present are members, traditional corps and various of the city guard, the Cologne Carnival festival committee and various women’s societies.