Protest in support of greek protests turns violent

On 20 December 2008 approximately 1,000 people held a violent demonstration in Hamburg in support of students who have been protesting in Greece. The protesters tried to march from the University of Hamburg to the Hamburg Hauptbahnhof train station, but were repelled by police officers. Protesters pelted police officers and journalists with iron rods, bottles and fireworks. At least four police officers were injured. After the riot ended, protesters gathered in front of the Greek Consulate for an evening vigil.