If you use the local reporting (my choice), then Merkur says that a confrontation occurred. No one says beer or drugs were involved but you just kinda wonder about that part of the situation. The action occurred in Chemnitz....about halfway between Bamberg and Dresden (in old DDR territory and in the east of the country).
In Saturday evening (during some type of city fest downtown), a 35-year old German guy was stabbed (fairly hefty number of times.....some say more than 10), and died. Two guys were arrested (Syrian and Iraqi).
What occurred later was a massive demonstration (around 800 locals) on Sunday afternoon. A hooligan group (called Kaotic) called for the demonstration. Some violence was reported.
Right now, Monday afternoon.....authorities (both at the city, and state level) are calling for calm. Various leaders are trying to stop this from developing further.
The general problem I see....this murder....within two months of the Hessen and Bavarian state elections, has the potential to draw attention and trigger folks into going further for political change (something that the regular parties are dreading).
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