Riotous Attacks on Police Following Major Raid against Left-Wing Extremists in Leipzig’s Connewitz District

In Saxony, violent attacks on the police have been reported following a major raid against nine suspected left-wing extremists. The unrest began in Leipzig’s Connewitz district on Friday night when rioters hurled paving stones at the entrance area of a police station on Biedermannstrasse. A police spokeswoman confirmed that a window was damaged and the facade was tagged with large black graffiti reading “ACAB,” which stands for “All cops are bastards.”

The conflict escalated as barricades were erected on several streets in the left-wing district. Items such as waste glass containers and wooden pallets were used to create blockades, and attempts were made to set them on fire. While no fires were successfully started, tensions between left-wing extremists and law enforcement remained high.

This recent wave of attacks was likely in response to a major raid conducted earlier in the week by the LKA and the special commission “Soko LinX.” The raid targeted nine individuals accused of assaulting a neo-Nazi at Leipzig Central Station, leading to hospitalization, as well as other criminal activities including damage, arson, and assault on a police officer.

The ongoing conflict highlights the political tensions and violence present in the area, underscoring the challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining order and safety in the face of extremist activities.