The activist Greta Thunberg was arrested this Tuesday during a protest against the eviction of the town of Lützerath, in Germany, to increase the exploitation of an open-cast coal mine.
The 20-year-old Swede was taken from the scene by police for the second time this week, writes Sky News.
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A group of environmental activists demonstrated in recent days in the town, occupying buildings, tree structures, wooden buildings and even an underground tunnel.
On Saturday, police used water cannons and pepper spray after a peaceful march that ended in clashes, which also included Greta Thunberg.
Protesters tried to break down police barriers to access the town and more than 70 police officers were injured.
The number of injuries among the protesters varies: Police authorities reported nine activists were treated at hospital, while a nurse from the activist group, Birte Schramm, says at least 20 people were injured.
A spokeswoman for the protest organizers, Indigo Drau, accused the police of “pure violence” at a news conference, saying officers had beaten the activists “without restraint”, hitting them on the head.
Twelve people were arrested, around 30 police vehicles were damaged and 32 security forces car tires were slashed.
Source: TSF
