Halloween Chaos in Germany: Police Face Widespread Disturbances

Multiple cities report violent incidents involving pyrotechnics and attacks on officials, highlighting a night of unrest.

In Marl, NRW, masked individuals attacked police and firefighters with stones and fireworks, targeting Mayor Werner Arndt.
Berlin saw 130 arrests as large groups engaged in pyrotechnic attacks and set fires in various districts.
Police in Hamburg and Hannover responded to groups throwing fireworks and setting containers ablaze, leading to several detentions.
NRW cities like Düsseldorf and Essen experienced numerous disturbances, with police issuing hundreds of warnings and detaining offenders.
Authorities emphasized the need for increased security measures following similar issues in previous years.