Hamburg CSD parade heavily secured after Berlin attack, police double officers

Published Aug 1, 07:32 AM UTC

One week after an Islamist attack in Berlin, the Christopher Street Day (CSD) parade is taking place in Hamburg. Police have doubled the number of officers compared to the previous year to ensure security. Reporter Gerrit Schröder describes the extensive security measures, noting that vehicles are parked across the streets, calling it a 'mammoth task.' Despite the heightened security, authorities acknowledge that a residual risk remains. The event underscores ongoing security concerns in Germany following the recent attack.

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