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Police officers not far from the Dresden University Hospital
Photo: Sebastian Kahnert / dpa
With a large contingent, the police prevented a demonstration against the corona measures in Dresden on Thursday evening. In several groups of the Telegram messenger service, a so-called walk was called for – starting near the university hospital, according to the police. Medical students positioned themselves protectively in front of the clinic grounds. They were lined up in white coats and carrying signs that read "Vaccinate instead of scolding" and "No power to the ruthless."
The police were in action with numerous forces.
The focus was on securing the university hospital and the Saxon state parliament, and a larger elevator through the city center should also be prevented.
The police said there was a vehement influx of potential participants at the university hospital in the evening.
The officials would have addressed them and thus prevented a larger elevator from forming.
Later, several groups were found in the city area.
The police have determined the identity of more than 200 people and initiated proceedings against these administrative offenses for violating the Saxon Corona Emergency Ordinance.
In addition, three criminal charges for insult and three for resisting law enforcement officers were written.
More than 1000 officers on duty
Currently, only demonstrations with a maximum of ten participants are permitted in Saxony.
The police recorded the personal details of several participants.
At least 45 reports of violations of the Saxon Corona Emergency Ordinance were recorded, as the police announced on Twitter.
The emergency services had secured the premises of the university clinic all around.
Police cars were parked at every entrance, reported a dpa reporter.
More than 1000 officers from Saxony and Thuringia and from the federal police were on duty.
In addition, two water cannons and a Räumpanzer were deployed.
A helicopter circled over the city.
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