Saxony: Irritant gas sprayed at village festival in Obergurig: 21 injured

Obergurig (dpa/sn) - 21 people were injured in an irritant gas attack at a village festival in Obergurig (Bautzen district) on Sunday night. Nine of them were taken to the hospital, police said. Around 400 people celebrated in a marquee when an unknown perpetrator sprayed tear gas near the counter shortly before midnight. Rescue workers took care of the injured with a large contingent. The police began investigations into dangerous bodily harm. She is now looking for witnesses who can provide information about the perpetrator and asked any other injured persons to report.