Five dead and hundreds arrested in New Year’s violence in Germany (VIDEOS)
Germany’s New Year’s Eve celebrations were overshadowed by violence and tragic incidents involving fireworks, resulting in five fatalities Read Full Article at RT.com
Fireworks-related incidents caused numerous injuries as celebrations turned chaotic
Germany’s New Year’s Eve celebrations were overshadowed by violence and tragic incidents involving fireworks, resulting in five fatalities, dozens of injuries, and hundreds of arrests. The unrest also included attacks on police officers and firefighters.
In Berlin, the emergency services reported unprecedented violence, with firefighters and police targeted during the festivities by fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices. Firefighters responded to 1,892 incidents, and at least 13 attacks on emergency workers were documented.
Berlin police detained 330 people, with one officer severely injured by what the authorities suspect was an illegal firework. The officer underwent surgery, while others faced assaults while managing volatile crowds.
Berlin Schöneberg, migrants using bomb like fireworks to destroy shops and attack police pic.twitter.com/ygqUE0wpkr— SeoSatoshi (@SeoSatoshiBTC) January 1, 2025
The violence was not confined to Berlin. In Leipzig, rioters set fires and built barricades, with approximately 50 individuals throwing fireworks and bottles at police. In Cologne, two officers were injured by firecrackers, and Hamburg experienced similar disturbances.
Am Berliner #Alexanderplatz kam es zu einer chaotischen Feuerwerksschlacht. #Silvester2023 pic.twitter.com/6C858w5s27— BILD (@BILD) January 1, 2024
In Bonn, a disturbing incident occurred when a group of teenagers reportedly fired a rocket at a sleeping homeless man and recorded the act on their phones.
Berlin, Germany. Happy New Year celebration! #police #fireworks #HappyNewYear #HappyNewYear2025 pic.twitter.com/InrxZ0c6sk— ░▒▓Θ▓▒░ ÑPÇ ░▒▓Θ▓▒░ (@ShareBear1776) December 31, 2024
Munich reported a large apartment fire caused by a misfired firework that engulfed a balcony and spread to other floors. The city also saw serious injuries, including a 14-year-old boy who lost parts of his hand and two younger children who suffered burns.
Some people are taking things too far with the fireworks in Berlin
