Five people have been killed across Germany in accidents involving fireworks as riots in Berlin led to over 400 arrests in a night of chaos celebrating the start of the new year.
One of those killed was a 24-year-old who died after his homemade firework was set off prematurely near the town of Geseke in North Rhine Westphalia. A 45-year-old and 50-year-old also died whilst holding fireworks that exploded in their hands. In Berlin, 400 people were arrested after confrontations and attacks on police officers over the course of the night. City officials said 30 police officers and one firefighter were injured in the clashes.
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Source: Euronews
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