Clashes occurred in Cologne yesterday during an anti-war demonstration. Police found pyrotechnics, alcohol, and gas cylinders among one of the groups of protesters. There were also attacks by demonstrators – twelve police officers were injured. UNN reports with reference to RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland.
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On Saturday in Germany, during an anti-war march in the center of Cologne, violent clashes broke out between police and demonstrators. Among the protesters were masked attackers. Aggressive participants ignited smoke bombs. According to media reports, the rally was organized by the “Disarm Rheinmetall” alliance. It was later stopped.
In the escort vehicle, police found pyrotechnics, methyl alcohol, and gas cylinders. As a result of attacks by demonstrators, twelve police officers were injured. Four were forced to leave their duties, according to German media.
Police reported that it took all night to identify those who, according to preliminary data, participated in aggressive actions. Several people were taken into custody.
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