Protests in Germany end in clashes in Hamburg and Frankfurt

Crime · First reported 31 Oct, 19:35 · Updated 22:28

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Demonstrations took place in about 30 German cities, with clashes reported in Hamburg and Frankfurt after protests over issues including education funding, living costs and possible military conscription. Reports describe objects thrown at police and officers injured; the available accounts give differing levels of detail about the events.

Demonstrations were held across Germany, with one report saying protests took place in about 30 cities and another describing tens of thousands of participants.
The demonstrations addressed issues including education funding, living costs and the possibility of returning to military conscription.
Clashes were reported in Hamburg and Frankfurt; the detailed account says police faced bottles, stones and fireworks, and that officers were injured in Frankfurt.

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Key facts

Locations: Clashes were reported in Hamburg and Frankfurt.
Demonstration reach: Breitbart says protests took place in about 30 German cities; the New York Post reports tens of thousands of participants nationwide.
Issues cited: Education funding, living costs and possible military conscription were among the issues reported.
Frankfurt estimate: The Hesse Interior Ministry estimated approximately 100 left-wing extremist perpetrators at the Frankfurt demonstration.