Charge for attack on police officers: Burning Bengalo in Riesa!
Charge for attack on police officers: Burning Bengalo in Riesa!
Rostocker Straße Ecke Lommatzscher Straße, 01589 Riesa, Deutschland - As part of an AfD party conference in Riesa, violent clashes between demonstrators and the police occurred. On January 11, 2025, the Dresden public prosecutor registered an incident in which a 26-year-old German was accused of threw a burning Bengalo to seven police officers. The indictment includes the assault on enforcement officers and the attempt at dangerous bodily harm in seven cases. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this attack. According to the Saxon In the incident at 7.30 a.m. on Rostocker Straße corner Lommatzscher Straße.
The police authorities found other fireworks when the man was arrested. The 26-year-old is a criminal record and has not yet commented on the allegations. The Riesa District Court will shortly decide on the admission of the indictment and the opening of the main procedure.
protests and police operation
On the same day, according to the organizers, around 15,000 people demonstrated against the AfD federal party conference, while the police estimated the number at 10,000. The party congress itself began with a delay of two hours, which was caused by the protests. A strong police contingent presented security before and during the event. However, this measure also led to massive clashes, including wrangling between demonstrators and emergency services. Six police officers were slightly injured in the escalations, while a left-wing politician, Nam Duy Nguyen, was injured on the edge of the meeting. It is examined whether Nguyen was passed out by police officers. Lower Saxony's Interior Minister Daniela Behrens expressed her regret about this incident, such as TAG24
In connection with the party congress, 34 crimes were reported on Saturday, including bodily harm and assault on enforcement officers. The investigation into an alleged act of violence with a police dog was also started. The police introduced a control area in Riesa to determine the identity of people. On Sunday, however, the situation was quiet, while the police were still in use.
politically motivated violence and security
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The incidents in Riesa raise questions about the increasing willingness to violence in demonstrations. Historical comparisons, such as the 2007 G8 summit in Heiligendamm, show that violent protests in the past attracted high media attention. While the majority of the demonstrations in Germany are peaceful, the willingness to violence in parts of the protesters is repeatedly discussed. An investigation of the Federal Center for Political Education often shows when demonstrators fight against police measures without exceeding the threshold. The police differentiate between violent and peaceful demonstrators, which is not always easy.
The police authorities have the task of ensuring the right to freedom of assembly and at the same time ensure security. Many protesting police measures perceive as a restriction of their freedom of demonstration. These tensions can lead to an escalation, which is also reflected in the events in Riesa. It becomes clear that solutions for such violent clashes go far beyond criminal measures and deeper social and political problems have to be addressed.
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| Ort | Rostocker Straße Ecke Lommatzscher Straße, 01589 Riesa, Deutschland |
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