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Masked anarchists torch 16 Amazon delivery vans as cops break up march

01 May 2024 , 14:37
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Footage shows the carnage spilling over into the streets of Germany as riot police storm into Berlin to break up protests
Footage shows the carnage spilling over into the streets of Germany as riot police storm into Berlin to break up protests

MASKED anarchists in Germany have caused a roaring arson attack on at least 16 Amazon delivery vans as fiery protesters battled with cops.

Thousands of demonstrators took over the streets of Berlin to take part in a left wing extremist march last night on what is known as Walpurgis Night - causing carnage throughout the capital.

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A row of 16 Amazon delivery trucks were set on fire in Berlin in a suspected arson attack at a protest marchCredit: spreepicture
Members of the Black Bloc group held up a giant banner saying 'take back the night for the destruction of patriarchy' with a masked person as their symbol
Members of the Black Bloc group held up a giant banner saying 'take back the night for the destruction of patriarchy' with a masked person as their symbolCredit: Reuters
A topless, masked woman was seen holding a flare during the marches as carnage unfolded in the German capital
A topless, masked woman was seen holding a flare during the marches as carnage unfolded in the German capitalCredit: Reuters
Over 3,000 people attended the 'Take Back The Night' protest in Germany that left cops on high alert for violence and trouble
Over 3,000 people attended the 'Take Back The Night' protest in Germany that left cops on high alert for violence and troubleCredit: Reuters
The queer-feminist demonstration took signs out to the streets purposely on Walpurgis Night where German's fend off evil spirits in a public celebration
The queer-feminist demonstration took signs out to the streets purposely on Walpurgis Night where German's fend off evil spirits in a public celebrationCredit: Reuters

Vans were seen bursting into flames on Thyssenstrasse in Berlin in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Witnesses claim they saw a group of masked people running up to the Amazon motors before torching them.

Up to 28 emergency crews witnessed the horror fires ravage through the streets as they tried to extinguish the carcasses of the trucks.

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Terrifying images show the delivery vans parked up next to each other burning away.

Bright orange embers could be seen reaching above eight feet in the air as smoke filled Berlin's night sky.

Firefighters were forced to watch on in disbelief at the carnage.

The suspected arsonists are part of a group of people who ventured out into the German capital on Tuesday holding banners and signs saying "Take back the night".

Known as a left-wing extremist group, the Black Bloc group marched as they wore balaclavas and stormed through the areas of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg.

The most extreme members of the group are known to cause trouble and use balaclava's as their gang symbol.

They protested against a make dominated society they feel they face with one sign even calling for the "destruction of patriarchy" altogether.

Some members even held up flares as they stood topless on buildings.

Sensing the opportunity to gain some more support, the queer-feminist demonstration took to the streets purposely on Walpurgis Night, say BILD.

Initially, just 900 people began marching at around 7:30pm but as the night went on and trouble worsened up to 3,000 rioters were present.

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The group quickly dispersed before disappearing moments after the vans were torched, reports BILD.

Police were forced to break up the demonstrations after they were hit with eggs, pyrotechnics and rocks
Police were forced to break up the demonstrations after they were hit with eggs, pyrotechnics and rocksCredit: Reuters
A placard read 'Alert, alert  queer feminist'
A placard read 'Alert, alert queer feminist'Credit: Reuters
Signs also mentioned 'burning witches' during the protests referencing Walpurgis Night
Signs also mentioned 'burning witches' during the protests referencing Walpurgis NightCredit: Rex
Demonstrators hold up banners saying ‘no justice on stolen land’ and ‘queers for Palestine’ as anti-Israel marchers joined forces with Black Bloc
Demonstrators hold up banners saying ‘no justice on stolen land’ and ‘queers for Palestine’ as anti-Israel marchers joined forces with Black BlocCredit: AFP

Officers were reportedly met with aggression throughout the evening as several red flares were seen in the sky.

Pyrotechnics, rocks and eggs were also reported as being pelted at cops.

Footage shows the riot police battling their way through crowds of people as they attempt to keep the marches under control and keep themselves and others safe.

Anti-Israel protesters also marched in the streets with signs as they continue to call for an end to the war in Gaza.

One had "queers for Palestine" scrawled across a white sheet as a second said "no justice on stolen land".

The demonstrations were all quickly broken up, say police.

No arrests have been announced as of yet.

Berlin police warned that violence could break out earlier in the day ahead of the huge protests.

Interior Senator Iris Spranger said: “Those who want to bring violence and hatred onto the streets of our city will be met will consistent intervention and targeted action.”

Local reports said cops threatened to take "immediate" action against unruly protesters.

Peaceful demonstrations were seen throughout the night of April 30, in other parts of Berlin, Leipzig and Hamburg.

The reason why the Amazon trucks were set alight is still unclear.

However, the company has come under fire recently after workers went on strike on multiple warehouses across Europe to campaign against the work environment and staff pay.

In Germany alone, over 2,000 workers took part in the strikes.

Labelled as "Make Amazon Pay", the campaign coordinated by the UNI Global Union was started after Black Friday in November and featured over 30 countries.

Hundreds also took place in Walpurgis Night in Germany where locals try to fend off evil by being loud and chaotic often by wearing fancy dress and starting bonfires
Hundreds also took place in Walpurgis Night in Germany where locals try to fend off evil by being loud and chaotic often by wearing fancy dress and starting bonfiresCredit: Rex
Witnesses say they saw masked individuals set light to the trucks in similar head wear to what is shown on the group's banner
Witnesses say they saw masked individuals set light to the trucks in similar head wear to what is shown on the group's bannerCredit: Reuters
A feature of Walpurgis Night is the fireworks show across European countries to scare away evil and witches
A feature of Walpurgis Night is the fireworks show across European countries to scare away evil and witchesCredit: EPA
Police warned of violence earlier on Tuesday
Police warned of violence earlier on TuesdayCredit: Reuters

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