Police in Lindhorst, Lower Saxony, have urged residents to stay indoors. During an ongoing operation involving the Special Operations Command (SEK), shots were fired, but no one was injured. Further details are not yet available.
A major police operation is underway in the municipality of Lindhorst in the Schaumburg district, west of Hannover. Authorities warned residents that evening not to leave their homes. A police spokesperson stated on request that shots had been fired, but no one was injured.
A Special Operations Command (SEK) is deployed on site, as confirmed by the police statement. Residents are urgently asked to remain in their apartments and houses and not to be outside buildings. This measure ensures the safety of all involved during the ongoing incident.
Lindhorst is located in Lower Saxony and is part of the Schaumburg district. The exact cause of the operation was not disclosed initially. Police promised to provide further information as soon as possible. Such SEK deployments are typically used in cases of threats or arrests, but no specific details are available here.
The situation is being monitored by authorities, and there are no indications of immediate danger to surrounding areas. Residents are advised to follow official announcements.