Germany 'Gen Z' protests turn violent as shops looted

Violence broke out after largely peaceful Gen Z demonstrations in Germany on Saturday, with clashes and looting reported in several cities. The protests included demands over rising living costs and school conditions. conditions In Frankfurt, more than 30 people were temporarily arrested after shops were looted and police said officers were attacked with Molotov cocktails and other objects. In Berlin, police said 27 officers suffered minor injuries and almost 60 people were arrested. In Hamburg, rioters set fire to barricades and attacked officers with stones, bottles and fireworks. Around 120 people were temporarily taken into custody. In Cologne, police ended a rally after fireworks were set off and officers were attacked. One officer suffered a hand injury. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt blamed left-wing groups and troublemakers from a migrant background for the violence. Organizers in Frankfurt distanced themselves from the unrest.