The arrest of four minors was announced tonight by the Hamburg police during the investigation of a complaint about the invasion of a school by two armed men Hamburg. Fake pistols were found in the possession of the minors.

His police Blankenese, to the east of Hamburg, was notified at noon that two youths, at least one of whom was armed, threatened a teacher at a school in the area. A large-scale operation was carried out at the scene, with SEK special forces investigating the school complex and proceeding with its gradual evacuation of the students. Dozens of police officers participated in the operation, while searches were also conducted from the air, with police helicopters. The students leaving the school were taken to a camp in the area where their parents, doctors, rescuers and psychologists had gathered. There were no reports of injuries, but several children had earlier called their families in shock as they were locked in their classrooms.

A short time later, the police announced that the school was safe and continued to search the wider area. A large part of the road network in the region was blocked, while many train routes were also interrupted. A total of 400 police officers participated in the operation, BILD newspaper reported. As it was finally announced, four minors, two 12-year-olds, a 13-year-old and a 14-year-old, were arrested and fake guns were confiscated. According to the police, a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old are being investigated for the attack on the school.