BERLIN (Reuters) – A defective condom forced German police to arbitrate a brothel dispute after a prostitute and her client called for help when the contraceptive burst during sex.

Police in the central city of Braunschweig said the two telephoned for assistance after the man refused the 25-year-old woman’s request to hand over his contact details in case there were any unforeseen consequences from the condom’s failure.

Two officers arrived early on Wednesday and convinced both parties to exchange their details.

“We’d rather be on the safe side when there are rows in the red light area,” said a spokesman for local police. “Both were satisfied, and both now know exactly who they had sex with.”

Prostitution is legal in Germany.