Looting and violent disturbances broke out in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 31, 2026, following a largely peaceful Gen Z demonstration. Groups of masked youths smashed shop windows and looted businesses along the Zeil shopping street. At least two stores were looted, while several others were damaged. Police reported that Molotov cocktails, stones and fireworks were thrown at emergency personnel. Reuters+2
Authorities said the majority of the demonstrators had initially gathered peacefully before violence escalated later in the evening. The police dispersed the demonstration and launched a major operation in the city centre. Although some reports describe the perpetrators as young people, claims about their migrant backgrounds or family origins have not been independently verified. t-online – Frankfurt+1
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