Violence Erupts During Protests in Frankfurt and Cologne

Over 100,000 people demonstrated peacefully in Frankfurt and Cologne, but the events quickly escalated into violence. In Frankfurt, groups clashed with police, attacking with stones and glass bottles, and using water guns. Reports indicate that a gun shop was looted during the unrest. The violence was marked by images of Molotov cocktails being thrown and sneakers being stolen.

In Berlin, 56 people were detained during protests. The famous shopping street Zeil in Frankfurt was closed due to the disturbances. Some protesters attacked the police with stones and explosive devices. These incidents followed protests involving young people and have sparked widespread reactions.