Saxony: Police switch information portal after New Year's Eve in Borna

Borna (dpa / sn) - After considerable damage caused by rioters on New Year's Eve in Borna (Leipzig district), the police set up an information portal.

Saxony: Police switch information portal after New Year's Eve in Borna

Borna (dpa / sn) - After considerable damage caused by rioters on New Year's Eve in Borna (Leipzig district), the police set up an information portal. Witnesses could provide information about possible suspects or upload videos of what happened, the police said on Friday. Investigated for breach of the peace.

In the district town of Borna, serious damage was found after New Year's Eve. The city had announced that there had been impacts on windows and the facade of the town hall. In addition, unknown persons tried to bring down the Christmas tree on the market. Numerous destroyed traffic signs were found throughout the city.

As a consequence, Mayor Oliver Urban (SPD) considered a fireworks ban zone on the entire market square. In addition, further prevention strategies are to be developed.