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In the city of Bern, it was mostly young people who organized an illegal street party on Sunday night. It is said that several musical cars and around 800 people participated in the party, according to “20 Minuten”. What began peacefully ended in chaos. Police had to put out a burning container and barricade burning streets with water cannons. Numerous pyrotechnics were also fired. The policemen were attacked with stones and bottles, among other things. Several streets had to be closed for a long time due to riots and material damage.
The Bern Canton police confirmed for the first time a police operation in connection with an unauthorized demonstration in the Bernese Allmend area. “20 Minutes”, according to reporter readers, was “very relaxed.” People danced peacefully to the music. The music was coming from various cars. Very few of the participants in the street party were masked, some had disguised themselves. They all wore facial and nasal masks.
Police use pellets, water cannons and irritants
The young men had met at the Kleine Allmend at 9:45 p.m. Then more and more music cars were added. After 10:15 pm, the entourage slowly moved towards the center of Bern. Posters with political messages could be seen on individual cars.
The initially peaceful mood tilted as partygoers threw rocks and bottles at police, erected barricades and set them on fire. According to the police, there was significant material damage. The uniformed officers used water cannons, pellets and irritants, said canton police media spokeswoman Ramona Mock.
A transfer of the entourage to the city center could be avoided. A total of 44 people were detained, Mock announced. Your personal data has been verified. However, there were no arrests. In addition, vehicles with music systems were seized, among other things. The responsible authorities have initiated investigations into the events and the amount of property damage. (SDA / kes)
