Police used lethal force against protestors during a riot in Copenhagen in 1993, resulting in injuries.

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The thread discusses a historical riot in Copenhagen in 1993 following the Danish Maastricht Treaty referendum, where police used force against protestors, resulting in injuries. The event is presented as a significant historical incident with implications for public safety and political discourse.

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Parent: Public SafetyEntity: Law EnforcementImpact: negativeDate: May 18, 2026Target: Use of lethal force by law enforcement during protests

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#OtD 18 May 1993 a riot took place in Copenhagen after the 2nd Danish Maastricht Treaty referendum. Police opened fire on a crowd, apparently to protect one of their colleagues. 11 protestors were injured https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/12554/maastricht-referendum-riot

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OtD 18 May 1993 a riot took place in Copenhagen after the 2nd Danish Maastricht Treaty referendum. Police opened fire on a crowd, apparently to protect one of their colleagues. 11 protestors were injured https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/12554/maastricht-referendum-riot

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