At least 10 people injured as demonstrators against Covid measures and police clash in Germany
A rally against both local and state rules in response to the spread of coronavirus has erupted in the German city of Greiz. It ended with violent clashes, leaving several people injured.
Around 400 protesters took to the streets of Greiz in the German state of Thuringia on Saturday evening, local media reported citing police officials.
Police intervened, as protesters intended to march through the city.
Pepper spray and batons were used on them, according to the Tagesschau television channel.
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The clashes left at least 10 people injured on both sides. Six demonstrators and four police officers were hurt.
🇩🇪 Germany – Greiz [Jan 1, 2022]