Police prevent Corona protest in front of the university clinic in Dresden

The police stopped a planned corona protest in front of the university hospital in Dresden. Students stood protectively in front of the clinic. The officials also took action against other demo attempts.

Dresden – 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 lined up in white coats and carried signs that read “Vaccinate instead of scolding” and “No power to the ruthless.”

Identities of more than 200 people

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 officers would have addressed them and thus prevented a larger elevator from forming. Later, several groups were found in the city area.

The police have identified the identities 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.

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. dpa