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German police say 22 officers were injured and dozens of people were detained Saturday during unrest at an Eritrean cultural event in the western city of Giessen.
At least 22 police officers were injured Saturday in unrest in the western German town of Giessen during an Eritrean cultural festival, according to local police.
Police had arrested around 60 people before the event, but officers were still attacked by people attempting to enter the festival.
German police said at least 22 officers were injured and dozens were detained during unrest at an Eritrean cultural event in Giessen.
Bottles and smoke bombs were thrown at officers at the cultural event in the city of Giessen.