Violence erupts at far-right demonstration in Germany

A demonstration organised by German far-right groups has erupted into violence in the heart of the western city of Cologne.

Police say they are using water cannons and pepper spray in an attempt to calm the situation after protesters threw bottles and fireworks at officers.

#Cologne, Germany: A hooligan anti Salafist protest getting out of control as we speak. pic.twitter.com/Alg36ZJlOt

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Police spokesman Andre Fassbender says there are no figures on injuries or arrests yet.

Some 2,000 people attended Sunday’s demonstration against Islamic extremism.

Breaking: Meanwhile in Cologne Germany #HoGeSa pic.twitter.com/8POJWzRCU5

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It was organised by neo-Nazi groups and members of Germany’s football hooligan scene.