Clashes and Allegations of Police Violence at Essen Demonstrations

Protests involving right-wing and counter-demonstrators in Essen led to confrontations, injuries, and accusations of misconduct on both sides.

Police in Essen were deployed in large numbers to manage demonstrations involving right-wing groups and counter-protesters.
Attempts to breach police barricades led to isolated clashes, with reports of attacks on officers by unidentified individuals.
The protest group 'Essen stellt sich quer' accused police of excessive force, claiming injuries to several participants, including one with a broken finger.
Police reported five criminal proceedings, including charges of incitement of hatred and bodily harm, involving 45 individuals.
Approximately 1,000 participants attended five separate demonstrations, with police describing the overall operation as successful despite tensions.