Cologne police detain hundreds of 'African' men over New Year

Police in Cologne have detained hundreds of men "seemingly of African descent" as part of operations to prevent a repeat of attacks in the German city a year ago.

Cologne police detain hundreds of 'African' men over New Year

Police in Cologne have detained hundreds of men "seemingly of African descent" as part of operations to prevent a repeat of attacks in the German city a year ago.

Police chiefs said the men were detained at two main railway stations so officers could question them and check their identities.

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