Aggressive driver in Fintel drunk driving: police officer injured!
On July 18, 2025, a 28-year-old driver was stopped in Fintel for drunk driving, reacted aggressively and injured police officers.

Aggressive driver in Fintel drunk driving: police officer injured!
On the night of July 18, 2025, an eye-catching incident occurred on Pferdemarkt Street in Fintel that put the police on alert. At around 12:30 a.m., Rotenburg police officers were called by a concerned witness to a 28-year-old driver who was suspected of drunk driving. The breath alcohol test showed a worrying result of 2.05 per mille, which quickly escalated the situation. This is reported by the Heath Courier.
The situation took a dramatic turn when the 28-year-old, instead of following the police officers' instructions, reacted aggressively. He tried to escape control, kicked and bit a 25-year-old police inspector on the finger, causing a minor injury. A 26-year-old police commissioner was also injured while trying to de-escalate the situation when the man grabbed her fingers. However, both officers were able to continue to perform their duties despite the attacks.
Fight against resistance
The man behaved extremely resilient throughout the operation. During the transport to the police station, he offered considerable resistance and loudly insulted the emergency services. This aggressive reaction was not only an incident of undue annoyance, but also led to the initiation of a criminal investigation against him. Loud Press portal The police have started an investigation in order to legally assess the incidents.
But what is happening in Fintel is by no means the only thing that concerns the police in the region. In another report, the Rotenburg police warned of an increase in fraud attempts in which citizens, especially older people, are targeted by fraudsters.
Important safety information
The police advise the public not to allow themselves to be put under pressure and not to reveal sensitive information. If you are unsure, you should end the conversation immediately and contact the police on the emergency number 110. Further information can be found on the police prevention portal.
Overall, this incident shows how important it is to keep your eyes open - be it in traffic or in everyday life. This is the only way we can live safer together.