Saxony-Anhalt: Five injured after clashes at the Martinimarkt

Klötze (dpa/sa) - At the traditional Martini market in Klötze (Altmark district), there have been several arguments between drunks.

Saxony-Anhalt: Five injured after clashes at the Martinimarkt

Klötze (dpa/sa) - At the traditional Martini market in Klötze (Altmark district), there have been several arguments between drunks. A young man was pepper sprayed and doused with beer by his ex-girlfriend, police said. According to the officials, two young people from a family hit each other after an argument, one man slapped another in the face and also insulted a woman.

Alcohol played a role in all the clashes, and five people were slightly injured, according to the police. A woman and a man also had to give up their driver's licenses because they were driving while drunk. The festival took place from Thursday to Monday. Despite everything, the police spoke of a basically peaceful event.