Man Found Sleeping Inside Locker at Erfurt Train Station

Police initially suspected foul play after spotting shoes protruding from the locker but later discovered a 27-year-old using it as an improvised bed.

• A 27-year-old man was found sleeping in a locker at Erfurt's main train station, with his shoes sticking out of the partially closed door.
• Police officers on patrol initially thought the scene might indicate a crime but soon realized the man had simply used the cramped locker as a sleeping space.
• The individual, identified as a Somali national, was woken up by the officers and asked to find a more suitable place to sleep.
• The man did not close the locker, avoiding the €4 rental fee; the police decided not to pursue any charges or fines.
• The unusual incident highlights the man's likely dire circumstances, though no further details about his situation were disclosed.

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