Citizens are told to avoid the city area, the police can hardly get the situation under control even with 1,000 officers: In Gießen, hundreds of Africans riot and attack police officers and citizens. Videos show the mass riots.
Violent riots at the Eritrea Festival in Giessen. Hundreds of migrants attacked police officers and fought street battles with security forces on Saturday. Videos on social media show rioting Africans roaming the streets.
According to the police, there were massive attacks on the police. Officials report stone and bottle throwing, fights and countless attempts to break through police barriers. Water cannons have also been used. At least 22 police officers have been injured so far. The background is apparently the civil war in Eritarea. The festival is organised by supporters of the government, opponents of the regime want to prevent it.