It is being
reported that a German Potter fan ran amok and threatened to kill people while queuing for a copy of the German edition of the book (which was released on Saturday).
The man apparently took six copies and then ran off. Finding it difficult to carry them all he went into another shop and demanded a carrier bag. When told he was being rude, he punched a customer in the face.
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"Suspect said he could not stand the suspense of not knowing who the half-blood prince was," a Hanover police spokesperson said.
"Suspect was informed that he will likely have plenty of time for reading long books in his jail cell."