More than a hundred arrested in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin

MADRID 17 Nov. () –

At least 111 people have been arrested this Saturday during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in the German capital, Berlin, where some 500 people have supported the call.

Specifically, 57 men and 54 women who were gathered in Kurfuerstendamm have been arrested, the Police reported on Sunday and reports the newspaper ‘Berliner Zeitung’.

In 21 cases, an investigation has been opened for crimes of disruption of public order, use of symbols of terrorist organizations, injuries and threats. In addition, there are 95 cases of arrests for administrative violations and non-compliance with the Assembly Law.

The Police in the German capital have reported that flares were lit during the demonstration, prompting police intervention.

Approximately a hundred attendees refused to leave the area after the formal end of the call, so the agents identified them and there were isolated attempts at violence.