AfD party conference - 28 police officers injured in clashes with AfD opponents
Multiple tens of thousands of people have participated in a total of 32 counter-demonstrations since Friday evening, according to the police. Most of them had demonstrated peacefully for their cause. However, larger groups with several hundred people repeatedly tried to hinder the delegates from participating or break through barricades through violent actions.
"Our colleagues had to use batons and tear gas repeatedly during these violent actions," the police stated.
In one case, policemen escorted a delegate to the Grugahalle. They were attacked by approximately 200 people. A policeman sustained serious injuries. Initially, it was reported that there were two severely injured persons - the injuries of an officer turned out to be less severe in the hospital.
Demonstrators also suffered injuries, such as from pepper spray. The number of injured protestors was not immediately known.
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Police Press Release
- The AfD party conference in North Rhine-Westphalia was disrupted by demonstrations, leading to numerous incidents between protesters and police.
- Despite several attempts, groups of demonstrators were unable to break through the barricades at the AfD party conference in Germany.
- The Police in North Rhine-Westphalia reported a collision between their officers and protesters during the AfD party conference's demonstrations.
- The aftermath of the party conference in North Rhine-Westphalia saw numerous demonstrations, leading to collisions with the police and injuries among both protestors and officers.
