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2 clusters · 7 sources · 5 days · First seen 26 days ago · Last updated 21 days ago

Budapest riverbank injury and assault investigation

Overview

On August 30, a man was left in critical condition after falling onto the rocks of the Danube riverbank near the Chain Bridge in Budapest. The incident reportedly followed an altercation between guests at a waterfront venue where security personnel used pepper spray to intervene in a fight.

One individual allegedly lost their vision and sense of balance due to the spray, leading to the fall. The Budapest Police Headquarters has launched an investigation into suspected collective assault and is reviewing camera footage and witness statements. While the incident occurred near the Pontoon entertainment venue, representatives stated the fall happened on a public section of the riverbank.

Entities

Budapest Police Headquarters · Vivien Horváth · Gábor Gráner · Pontoon · Viktor Gáspár

Timeline

21 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Budapest man critically injured after falling onto Danube riverbank
A man is in critical condition after falling onto the Danube riverbank rocks in Budapest following a fight and the use of pepper spray by security near the Chain Bridge.
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Sources

budapestkornyeke.hu · fightread.com · hetek.hu · hvg.hu · index.hu · kecskemet365.hu · kiskegyed.hu