09.11.2026 19:10
In Dortmund, Germany, a kebab shop's announcement that it would sell döner for 1 euro to mark its opening caused an uproar. In the incidents that broke out in front of the business, where hundreds of people flocked, stones, bottles, chairs and fireworks were thrown at police. One person was detained in the incidents, to which about 100 riot police officers and a helicopter were dispatched.
A döner shop that began operating in the city of Dortmund, Germany, held a special price promotion for its opening day. Those who learned that döner would be sold for 1 euro (about 56 TL) flocked to the business on Sunday. However, the crowd formed by those wanting to take advantage of the discount quickly got out of control.
THEY CAME FOR DÖNER, ATTACKED THE POLICE
Initially, around 300 people gathered in front of the business. When security guards could not control the crowd, which included many children, the business owner asked the police for help.
The police teams that arrived at the scene were attacked. Some people in the crowd threw stones, glass bottles, chairs, electric scooters and fireworks at the police. During the attack, a police vehicle was also damaged after being hit by stones.
100 RIOT POLICE OFFICERS AND A HELICOPTER WERE DISPATCHED
After the attacks, the number of police in the area was increased. Two riot police units consisting of about 100 officers were assigned to support patrol teams. A police helicopter also joined the operation.
Despite the police's dispersal warnings, one of the people who did not leave the area was found to have a blank-firing pistol on them. After the incidents, one person was detained, and no injuries occurred.
Dortmund Police Chief Tim Frommeyer reacted to what happened and said, "Those who use violence are not adventure-seeking youths or provocateurs; they are criminals."
GIFT RAFFLES WERE CANCELED
Before the opening, the business had attracted attention not only with its cheap döner promotion but also with the announcement of a raffle for an iPhone 18 Pro Max and an Umrah pilgrimage. The shop's operator announced that the raffles would not be held after the incidents escalated.
THE POLICE'S COSTS MAY BE SOUGHT FROM THE BUSINESS OWNER
According to the operator's statement, the crowd in the area exceeded 1,000 people during the opening.
The police began examining security camera footage to identify the people involved in the attacks. An investigation was launched into offenses of disturbing public order, damaging property and insult.
Meanwhile, whether the business owner bears responsibility in the organization is also being investigated. The possibility of charging the costs of the police operation to the operator is being evaluated.
The operator, stating that they do not accept the violent incidents, announced that they would make a more detailed statement on the matter.