Opponents gather to protest after German far-right party opens convention
The far-right Alternative for Germany opened a convention on Saturday after a strong performance in the recent European election, as protesters gathered outside.
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00:00Opponents held large-scale protests as the far-right party Alternative for Germany opened
00:06a convention following a strong showing in recent European elections.
00:12A heavy police presence was in place in the western city of Essen as AFD co-leaders Alice
00:17Weidel and Tino Krupala are expected to seek another term in office.
00:24Demonstrators staged sit-ins on streets and crossings near the convention hall, with several
00:29AFD politicians saying they were escorted to the venue by police.
00:35A group of demonstrators reportedly attempted to get through a barrier but were pushed back
00:40by police using pepper spray and batons.
00:44Police also say there were incidents where mass demonstrators attacked officers, reportedly
00:50leading to arrests.
00:52AFD finished second in the recent elections for the European Parliament, taking 15.9%
00:59of the total vote.