5 police officers injured in clashes with rioters as hundreds of youths flout Covid-19 restrictions in Stuttgart, Germany

5 police officers injured in clashes with rioters as hundreds of youths flout Covid-19 restrictions in Stuttgart, Germany


An attempt by German police to disperse a crowd of young revelers in Stuttgart late on Saturday ended up in clashes that left five officers injured. Large gatherings are still banned in the city because of Covid-19.

Around 600 young people gathered in downtown Stuttgart late on Saturday, according to German media. A particularly large crowd occupied the Schlossplatz square – a popular spot among the city’s youth.

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