Pro-Palestinian protest in Bern, Switzerland, escalates into riots: 18 police officers injured
Kyiv • UNN
An unauthorized pro-Palestinian protest in Bern escalated into clashes with the police, resulting in 18 police officers being injured, four of whom were hospitalized. 536 people were detained and subsequently released after identity verification.
An unauthorized pro-Palestinian protest took place in the Swiss capital, which escalated into large-scale clashes with the police on Saturday. According to law enforcement, 18 police officers were injured, four of whom were taken to the hospital for examination. This was reported by the publication Swissinfo, writes UNN.
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As the police reported at a press conference, serious injuries were avoided thanks to protective gear. Demonstrators repeatedly tried to break through police barricades and also attacked officers using construction tools, furniture, stones, fire extinguishers, fireworks, and laser pointers.
To restore order, the police used water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets. A total of 536 people were detained, who were released after identity verification. One of the detainees was wanted on an arrest warrant.
Law enforcement officers note that some of the participants in the riots may face official charges after the investigation is completed.