13-year-old arrested after firecracker thrown at police during Hamburg youth protest

A 13-year-old was arrested in Hamburg after allegedly throwing a firecracker at police during a youth demonstration.

The incident took place amid unrest at the protest, where a police officer was injured in the leg.

Police led the boy away while a major operation in the city continued.

The firecracker was described as a Polish-made banger, a type of powerful firework.

The account does not say what prompted the demonstration or how many people took part.

The arrest involves a child, while the officer’s injury highlights the risks of violence at public protests.

The police operation was still under way, and no further steps were specified.