All suspected New Year’s rioters have been released. After the New Year’s Eve in Berlin that got out of hand, the police are now publishing figures about those arrested.
There were numerous attacks on the police and fire brigade and a total of 355 criminal and administrative proceedings were initiated. 145 people were provisionally arrested in connection with the riots. Most of them are men, a police spokesman said Tuesday evening.
More than 30 percent of those arrested are German
A total of 18 different nationalities were registered. According to the German media, it mainly concerned migrants. About 30 percent of the 145 arrested are German chaotics. 45 people of German nationality were arrested.
45 of the suspects have German nationality. This was followed by 27 suspects of Afghan nationality and 21 Syrians.
These facts will be investigated
All suspects are now free. The number of those arrested was originally reported as 159. There were double counts. The figures are still provisional.
Investigations currently underway include disturbance of the peace, attacks and resistance against law enforcement and rescue workers, dangerous bodily harm, and causing an explosive explosion. (EU)