German Gen Z Protests Injure 27 Berlin Officers as Looting Hits 4 Cities
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Updated · Euronews · Nov 1
German Gen Z Protests Injure 27 Berlin Officers as Looting Hits 4 Cities
3 articles · Updated · Euronews · Nov 1
Summary
Berlin police said 27 officers suffered minor injuries and nearly 60 people were arrested after a 3,500-strong youth march devolved into clashes, flares and firecrackers.
Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Berlin saw violence after largely peaceful daytime protests over rising living costs, with smashed shop windows, burning barricades and water cannons deployed.
Frankfurt's Zeil shopping street was heavily hit by looting, a gun shop was attacked and two weapons were seized; police there reported more than 30 temporary arrests.
Hamburg temporarily detained about 120 people and deployed 1,300 officers, while Cologne ended a rally early after masked participants set off fireworks and attacked police.
The unrest echoed similar demonstrations across Europe and scenes in France last month, while organizers of the German protests distanced themselves from the violence.