FRANKFURT: In a tense turn of events, Hamburg police have reported a hostage situation at the city’s airport, following an incident where a man breached security by driving through a barrier onto the airport’s grounds, accompanied by a 4-year-old child.
The airport swiftly closed its doors to all takeoffs and landings after the incident, which occurred at around 8 p.m. local time. Law enforcement arrived at the scene, where the car, containing a 35-year-old man and the young child, was found parked beneath an aircraft. Police officers were present in significant numbers, working to resolve the situation late into the night on Saturday.
While the motives behind this alarming incident are yet to be fully established, authorities suspect that it may be related to a custody dispute. According to information received, the child’s mother informed the police that the father had been in contact with her regarding this act. However, details are still emerging, and police have not officially confirmed earlier reports suggesting that the man was armed and had fired shots.
As a consequence of the unfolding situation, Hamburg Airport has reported that 27 flights have been affected, highlighting the broader impact of this incident on travel operations and passenger safety. The situation remains fluid as authorities work to bring it to a peaceful resolution and ascertain the well-being of those involved.
