German protesters clash with police after woman jailed over attacks on neo-Nazis

Police officers react with a woman during a left-wing demonstration, in Leipzig, Germany, Saturday, June 3, 2023. The demonstration is against the verdict in the trial of Lina E. The Dresden Higher Regional Court sentenced the student to five years and three months imprisonment. (Robert Michael/dpa via AP)

Supporters of a woman sentenced to prison for participating in attacks on neo-Nazis and other extremists have clashed with police in the German city of Leipzig, leaving 50 officers and a number of protesters injured.

A planned demonstration on Saturday by backers of 28-year-old Lina E, whose full name was not released because of privacy rules, was banned by city officials, but police said around 1,500 protesters still showed up.