MertertOne injured after Covid-19 police check collision

RTL Today
Police were called to Mertert on Wednesday evening, after a group of people were spotted congregating in spite of social distancing measures.

A police patrol happened to cross the group on a country lane after 6pm, where five people had gathered despite the guidelines.

When the group spotted the police, they mounted their bicycles and attempted to disperse in different directions - which resulted in a collision between the police vehicle and one of the cyclists.

The cyclist suffered minor injuries in the fall. Officers treated him on the spot and called for an ambulance.

A warning was issued as instructed by the public prosecutor's office. Police have also launched an investigation following the incident.

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