Peaceful protests turn to violence and looting in Germany
Protest demonstrations were held across Germany on October 31st over the soaring cost of living. Violence also broke out overnight, with rioters looting shops in central Frankfurt.
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Protest demonstrations were held across Germany on October 31st over the soaring cost of living. Violence also broke out overnight, with rioters looting shops in central Frankfurt.
Today's protest rally was organized by the youth activist group Gen Z regelt. Before the violence broke out, it had been largely peaceful, with thousands of people taking part across Germany.
German authorities said at least 54 people were arrested and more than 100 police officers were injured in Frankfurt, Germany's financial capital.
In addition to Frankfurt, violence broke out in Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg.
This comes amid protests across Europe over soaring living costs, poor public services and a lack of affordable housing.
Correspondent Joe Inwood reports.
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