Obchodná Street in Bratislava has a new police station

The station will serve as a contact centre and a security zone.

(Source: TASR)

The attack on Henry Acorda and other violent crimes that have happened on Obchodná Street in Bratislava and in its surroundings, opened a discussion about safety in this part of the capital.

Since the street is in one of the most lively night zones in Bratislava and it has become a place where several incidents have happened in recent years, it has been decided to open a new permanent police station there. This finally happened on August 22, the TASR newswire reported.

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The recent events have proven that the increased number of police patrols have not increased the safety on the street, said Bratislava Mayor Matúš Vallo.

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