# Frankfurt riots lead to about 100 arrests

> German police remain in Frankfurt after riots on Saturday, with about 100 people arrested and considerable damage reported.

World · published 2026-11-01 17:15 · https://nlnow.nl/a/riots-in-frankfurt-lead-to-about-100-arrests/

Riots broke out in Frankfurt late on Saturday evening, and about 100 people were arrested. German police are still in the city.

A police spokesperson said the damage in Frankfurt is considerable but cannot yet be assessed. The Zeil shopping street was closed, and shops were looted on Saturday evening.

A wave of protests by students and pupils is sweeping through parts of Europe, including France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Albania and England.

Tensions ran high at times in the Netherlands, Spain and Belgium on Saturday, but there were no major riots. Most places have since calmed down.

In The Hague, calls on social media to riot and loot led shopkeepers to board up their windows. Many police officers were on the streets and an emergency order (noodbevel) applied. Police said there were ultimately no major incidents.

Young people were arrested in The Hague on suspicion of violent disorder, wearing face coverings and possessing illegal fireworks. Almost all have been released. They come from places including Amsterdam, Beerta, Lemele and Zwijndrecht.

More than 200 ADO supporters gathered on the Plein in The Hague. The riot police (ME) briefly intervened when the supporters looked set to come into contact with people demonstrating in the city. Illegal fireworks were thrown at police, and one officer was taken to hospital with possible hearing damage. Calls to riot were also made in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Maastricht, but those cities stayed calm.

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