Anti lockdown protest hit in Europe, police and protesters clashed
Anti lockdown protest hit in Europe, police and protesters clashed
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Amid rising corona virus cases in the European continent, protesters in several parts of Europe has a clashed with police. Protestors and police clashed took place during weekend when protestors came on street raising voices against lockdown. In Germany, police officers were forced to use water cannons, pepper spray, and batons as protesters tried to knock off barriers on Saturday.

Here it is to be noted that demonstrations were also reported from countries like Austria, the UK, Finland, Romania, and Switzerland. Reportedly, over 20,000 people participated in a massive agitation in Kassel, central Germany. They had violent altercations with the cops and even attacked journalists. Defying a court order, the protesters marched through downtown Kassel. The protesters didn't follow coronavirus-related precautions either — most of them didn't wear masks.

However police said several people were detained but the actual number is not known. The situation in capital Berlin was also tense. Nearly 1,800 police officers remained on standby, anticipating riots. However, only 500 protesters had turned up at the iconic Brandenburg Gate. Germany added 16,033 fresh cases to its tally on Saturday, reports.

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