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Confrontation at Gisele-Freund-Platz Leads to Criminal Complaints

Flyer distribution by 'AFD' party sparks confrontation. Two criminal complaints filed, including suspected bodily harm and insult.

In this image there are people protesting on a road holding posters in their hands, in the...
In this image there are people protesting on a road holding posters in their hands, in the background there are buildings, trees, light poles and the sky.

Confrontation at Gisele-Freund-Platz Leads to Criminal Complaints

A heated confrontation occurred at Gisele-Freund-Platz on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, between an action group and a counter-protest of around twenty people. The altercation resulted in two criminal complaints, including one case of suspected bodily harm and another of suspected insult. Police are currently investigating the incidents.

The incident began when members of the 'AFD' party distributed flyers in the area between 11:40 AM and 12:35 PM. Six individuals were involved in the distribution. The action group and counter-protesters clashed during this time, leading to the two criminal complaints. Despite the altercation, no information has been released about the head of the Frankfurt police headquarters involved in the investigations.

The investigation into the incidents at Gisele-Freund-Platz is ongoing. Police are looking into one case of suspected bodily harm and one case of suspected insult. The 'AFD' party's flyer distribution sparked the confrontation, with both sides clashing and resulting in criminal complaints.

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