German nightclub ‘pepper spray’ incident leaves people struggling to breathe | World | News

The nightclub had to be evacuated due to suspicion of a pepper spray incident on the dance floor. Dozens of people were injured in the incident at a club in Bremervörde, Germany, and eight of them were hospitalized for treatment.

The incident took place on Wesermünder Straße at around 1.15 local time (12.15 GMT). Police officers and paramedics rushed to the street after receiving a report that a chemical thought to be pepper spray had been sprayed on the dance floor. When they arrived at the nightclub, the 999 team found that the venue had already been evacuated; Many guests outside reported having trouble breathing or experiencing irritation in their eyes and airways.

Police are currently investigating the incident as a serious assault and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

No arrests have been made yet.