Germany: Police intervene as hundreds flout COVID restrictions in Stuttgart

Subscribe to our channel! A strong police presence and broken glass could be seen on the streets of Stuttgart on Saturday evening, after several hundred people gathered at different spots in the city centre violated COVID-19 measures. According to the police, groups of predominantly young people met in the area of ​​Schlossplatz. The majority did not adhere to social distancing rules, or comply with measures concerning alcohol consumption and bans on gatherings, nor did they all wear mouth and nose protection. As the police asked the groups of people to leave, some of them became aggressive and even several bottles and stones were thrown in the direction of the officers. The young people then left and tore down construction site facilities, flower pots, rental bikes and garbage cans on their way towards the main train station. #Germany #Stuttgart ##COVID19 #lockdown #coronavirus Video ID: 20210228-041 Video on Demand: Contact: cd@ruptl