A 57-year-old man was arrested in Stuttgart on Monday evening after allegedly assaulting a police officer and resisting detention.

Police officers in Stuttgart detained a 57-year-old man on Monday evening (October 26, 2026) at Lautenschlagerstraße after he reportedly assaulted a police officer and resisted arrest. The incident occurred around 8:50 PM during a routine check, where the man allegedly displayed aggressive behavior, prompting officers to issue a dispersal order.

According to the police report, the suspect, identified as a Bulgarian national without a fixed residence, allegedly struck a 23-year-old police officer following the dispersal order. During the subsequent arrest, the man reportedly resisted significantly, requiring additional measures to detain him. The suspect was taken into custody and held overnight.

On Tuesday (October 27, 2026), the man was presented before a magistrate at the request of the Stuttgart Public Prosecutor’s Office. A warrant for his detention was issued, and he was transferred to a correctional facility. Stuttgart Police have confirmed the incident and provided contact details for further inquiries through their press office.