2 officers injured in explosion outside Berlin police building

BERLIN — Two police officers were injured, one of them seriously, in an explosion on Thursday evening outside a police building in Berlin.

According to a statement released by the Berlin Police, the incident occurred at approximately 20:20 (1920 GMT) when the officers were conducting a routine security patrol. An unidentified object detonated near the building.

Both injured officers are currently receiving medical treatment.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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