Berlin marks New Year with less violence than last year despite 390 arrests

Authorities in Berlin said on Monday that New Year’s Eve celebrations in the German capital were more peaceful compared with last year (Markus Schreiber/AP)

Authorities in Berlin said on Monday that New Year’s Eve celebrations in the German capital were more peaceful compared with last year despite the temporary detention of 390 people and 54 police officers being injured.

Police said many were detained for violating the Weapons and Explosives Act, either using illegal firecrackers or firing them off at officers or other people.