New Year's Eve chaos in Berlin: Rioters are scared and terror!
Burglaries, acts of violence and rioters shaped the New Year's Eve in Germany in 2024. Reports on damage and police operations.
New Year's Eve chaos in Berlin: Rioters are scared and terror!
During New Year's Eve there was a terrifying wave of violence in Germany, which demanded numerous lives and left many injuries. According to reports from NZZ were injured in numerous riots in several cities, including Berlin and Cologne, police officers and citizens. There were over 400 arrests in Berlin alone, while 36 police officers were attacked and injured by rioters, including an official who has to fight for his life.
Chaos and devastation in the cities
The violence culminated when rioters in Berlin lit an illegal explosive device in Berlin shortly after midnight, which led to several uninhabitable apartments. The highlight of the riots was not only through explosions, but also by rockets that were shot on the homeless and other dangerous actions. The police performed with a massive deployment of 4,000 officials against the riots, but still led to a limited extent that the citizens could feel safe.
The incidents also include a break -in into a accommodation company in the Güssing district, where valuables and cash have been stolen. The treasure was discovered on the bank a few days later and secured by the fire brigade, while the investigation continues to run after the perpetrators ORF.
The repeated violence is alarming and reveals questions about the security situation. Many citizens are sorry not to feel safe in their own cities and are frustrated with the continuing problems with young rioters. The discussion about integration and the challenges associated with it is increasingly being managed more intensively in German society.