Suspect Drives Car Into Berlin Nightclub Entrance
A man in Berlin is suspected of driving a car into the entry of Lichtenburg nightclub Sisyphos after he was denied entry, Berliner Zeitung reports.
Entry Rejection Incident
Although few details are currently known about the incident, Berliner Zeitung reports that the suspect is thought to have been rejected entry into the nightclub at around 5:50AM on Sunday morning.
Two security guards were said to have turned him away, which he “politely acknowledged” at first before leaving peacefully, according to the publication.
Return and Incident
After leaving, the suspect is thought to have returned in a rented Audi car before “deliberately” driving into the gated entryway of the club. Berliner Zeitung reports that he attempted this twice.
Both security guards were allegedly targeted as the suspect drove in their direction one after another, but both managed to move out of the way just in time. No one was injured.
According to the Berliner Zeitung, the man then drove into the wall of the nightclub before reversing into Sisyphos’ famous gate, then fleeing toward Ostkreuz.
Investigation and Aftermath
An investigation into the incident has begun. Police are currently searching for the suspect, although no action has yet to be taken at the time of writing.
Sisyphos is housed inside a former dog biscuit factory by the River Spree on Hauptstraße, Treptow. Since 2008, the famed institution has run non-stop parties every weekend from Friday to Monday.
Conclusion
The incident at Lichtenburg nightclub Sisyphos in Berlin is currently under investigation following the suspect’s car driving into the entrance after being denied entry. The authorities are looking for the suspect, and the nightclub continues to operate as usual.
FAQs
Q: What was the reason for the suspect being denied entry?
A: The suspect was denied entry by two security guards at the nightclub.
Q: Were there any injuries during the incident?
A: Luckily, no one was injured as the security guards managed to avoid the car’s path.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: Police are actively searching for the suspect, but no arrests have been made yet.
[Via Berliner Zeitung]
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