About 250 people are detained by police after a protest by Leipzig's LEGIDA supporters, Germany Source: AAP
Police in Germany have arrested more than 200 people at an anti-Islam rally in the eastern city of Leipzig. The protesters blame Germany's influx of refugees for a spate of sexual assaults against women at New Year's Eve celebrations in Cologne. Meanwhile, Germany has announced tougher deportation laws as pressure on the government grows over the attacks.
Police in Germany have arrested more than 200 people at an anti-Islam rally in the eastern city of Leipzig. The protesters blame Germany's influx of refugees for a spate of sexual assaults against women at New Year's Eve celebrations in Cologne. Meanwhile, Germany has announced tougher deportation laws as pressure on the government grows over the attacks.