Outbreak of violence: The night of riots in Frankfurt
Stones against police officers, looting and water cannons: How could the situation in Frankfurt escalate to such an extent after a large demonstration?
A demonstration in Frankfurt, Germany, turned violent on Saturday evening, with young men smashing shop windows and looting stores. The violence erupted after a peaceful protest by hundreds of young people, mostly students, who had gathered to advocate for social justice, education, and peace. As the night fell, a group of around 100 violent left-wing extremists mixed with the protesters, leading to clashes with police, who used water cannons and a armored vehicle to try to restore order.
More than 30 people were detained, and Hessian Interior Minister Roman Poseck vowed to take a hard line against those responsible.
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