Eight people were rushed to the hospital with breathing difficulties after a pepper-spray attack at a nightclub in Bremervorde, Germany. Police were called to the scene around 1 a.m. after reports that dozens of club-goers struggled to breathe following the chemical spray on the dance floor. The popular nightclub was evacuated, and over ten ambulances were dispatched to assist the injured. A total of 38 people were reported as injured, with eight requiring hospital treatment. The severity of the injuries is still being assessed, though police stated many were likely minor. Authorities are investigating the incident as a case of aggravated assault and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The attack comes amid heightened tensions in Germany following recent incidents involving migrants. Two weeks ago, an Afghan man, Farhad N., went on trial for allegedly ramming a car into a crowd in Munich, killing a two-year-old girl and her mother and injuring dozens. Prosecutors claim the attack was motivated by religious extremism. The incident in Munich, which occurred in February 2025, was one of several attacks linked to migrants that sparked debate on immigration ahead of a general election that month. Farhad N. faces charges of murder and attempted murder.
Police have not yet identified a suspect in the nightclub attack, and investigations are ongoing.