Outrage After German Police Detain 10-Year-Old Boy at Pro-Palestine Protest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The detention of a 10-year-old boy by Berlin police during a pro-Palestine protest has ignited widespread criticism on social media, with footage of the incident circulating online.
Footage shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows multiple German police officers pursuing a 10-year-old boy during a pro-Palestine protest before detaining him and escorting him to a police vehicle.
The video quickly gained traction, drawing reactions from many users on the platform.
"Berlin police detained a 10-year-old boy for carrying a Palestinian flag. Disturbing, shameful, 2024 Germany," one user commented.
Another post, laced with sarcasm, read, "Brave Berlin police arrested the most dangerous child in the city. He wanted to use his flag to overthrow the federal government and declare a Palestinian state."
One user expressed disbelief, stating, "Berlin police chased a ten-year-old boy. There are no words to say."
The incident has intensified the debate surrounding law enforcement actions at pro-Palestine demonstrations in Germany.
