Irish Protester Assaulted: Ambassador Raises Concerns with German Authorities

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Irish Citizen Injured at Pro-Palestine Protest in Berlin

Kitty O’Brien, an Irish citizen, was seriously injured during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Berlin⁤ on Thursday.⁤ The protest was a “civil disobedience demonstration” as it wasn’t officially registered with authorities.Key Events:

Initial Assault: O’Brien was punched in the face by a police officer,⁤ as captured in a video. Detention & Injury: Following ‍the punch, O’Brien was detained by police. Protest organizers claim their arm was twisted forcefully, resulting in a broken bone requiring notable surgery. They are currently hospitalized and expected to remain there for several days.
Police Response: The protest was heavily policed,with officers checking individuals for pro-Palestinian symbols (keffiyehs) even before the demonstration began. police became aggressive when protesters began chanting.
Conflicting Accounts: demonstrators claim they were blocked from leaving⁣ the area by police vans, ⁣creating a chaotic situation.Irish Government Response:

⁣ The Department of foreign Affairs⁤ is aware of the incident and ‍is prepared to offer consular assistance to O’Brien.
The ⁢Irish Ambassador to Germany, maeve Collins, and senior⁤ officials have expressed concern to German authorities.

Witness Account:

* ⁣ Roisín Clarke, who attended the protest with O’Brien, described the⁢ scene as chaotic⁢ and ⁢intense, with a heavy police presence. she lost sight of O’Brien after the initial assault.

The⁣ article⁣ highlights concerns about the ⁣level of force used by Berlin police during the protest and the serious injuries sustained by the ⁣Irish citizen.