Eleven police officers injured during protests against AfD federal party conference in Essen
The police therefore used pepper spray, batons, and "immediate force" as they announced. According to earlier reports, several people were arrested.
Since Saturday afternoon, according to organizers, around 50,000 people have gathered for a demonstration in front of the Grugahalle in Essen, where the AfD federal party convention is taking place. This demonstration remained peaceful, according to police reports.
At the Federal Party Conference, opposing groups had planned to protest, but the AfD party conference also saw a significant turnout. During the AfD federal party conference, some participants brought food for their events. Unfortunately, tensions escalated during the AfD party conference's protests, requiring intervention from local police officers and additional police forces.
