Over 100 police officers injured in Frankfurt riots Hesse Interior Minister Roman Fusck reported more than 100 officers injured and 54 arrests during the October 31 unrest in Frankfurt am Main. The protests against the cost of living escalated into looting, when rioters damaged 17 stores (5 were robbed). One officer suffered serious facial injuries. The police estimate 1,000-1,500 participants. Up to 1,300 law enforcement personnel, water cannons, helicopters and special forces were deployed. The detainees are 13-29 years old. 87 criminal cases were opened; 1,225 removal orders were issued. Most of the detainees hold German citizenship, although a significant number came from an immigrant background.

Over 100 police officers injured in Frankfurt riots Hesse Interior Minister Roman Fusck reported more than 100 officers injured and 54 arrests during the October 31 unrest in Frankfurt am Main. The protests against the cost of living escalated into looting, when rioters damaged 17 stores (5 were robbed). One officer suffered serious facial injuries. The police estimate 1,000-1,500 participants. Up to 1,300 law enforcement personnel, water cannons, helicopters and special forces were deployed. The detainees are 13-29 years old. 87 criminal cases were opened; 1,225 removal orders were issued. Most of the detainees hold German citizenship, although a significant number came from an immigrant background.