Contents tagged with Hamburg unrest

  • Russians arrested in Hamburg unrest, face up to 10 years in prison

    Two Russians arrested after the riots in Hamburg, which took place on the eve of and during the recent G20 summit, may face six months to ten years in prison, as stated by the official representative of the Hamburg prosecutor’s office Nana Frombach.

    According to her, ten years is the maximum period to which detainees can be sentenced, but the final decision will be made by the court after the investigation is completed and formal charges are brought.

    Both prisoners are currently being held in …