Violence erupts at €1 kebab shop opening in Dortmund

A €1 kebab offer drew a large crowd to a newly opened shop in Dortmund, western Germany, on Sunday.

Police put the crowd at about 300, while the owner said more than 1,000 people were there.

The shop had hired private security, but the situation got out of control and the owner called police.

Some people threw bottles, stones and other objects at officers, and a police car was damaged; police said no one was injured.

A doner kebab usually costs about €7.50 to €9 in Germany, up from roughly €3.50 to €4 before 2020, as food and energy costs rose.

The dish is a popular everyday food in Germany, so its rising price has become a visible sign of inflation.

Police are reviewing video and pursuing charges, while also examining whether the shop owner could be held responsible for the event or its costs.