Safety · Kernen im Remstal
Drunk driver attacks two police officers during traffic stop in Kernen im Remstal
A 38-year-old man with a blood alcohol level of around 0.2 percent became aggressive during a police check in Kernen im Remstal, striking and kicking two officers.
In brief
The driver had a blood alcohol concentration of around 0.2 percent, according to police.
After the breath test, the man struck and kicked two police officers, causing minor injuries.
The driver was handcuffed, taken for a blood draw, lost his license temporarily, and faces multiple charges.
The incident
A 38-year-old man was driving with a flat tire in Kernen im Remstal (Rems-Murr district) on Tuesday when another motorist stopped to help. The helper noticed the man was intoxicated and called the police.
Police intervention
Officers arrived and administered a breath alcohol test, which showed a level of about 0.2 percent. After the test, the 38-year-old began hitting and kicking the two officers, causing minor injuries.
Aftermath
The police handcuffed the man and took him for a blood draw. He temporarily lost his driving license and now faces multiple charges.
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