YouTube face-off: Berlin police break up mass brawl
YouTube face-off: Berlin police break up mass brawl
More than 100 police officers were deployed to break up a mass brawl reportedly organised by two rival YouTube stars in Berlin.
The fight broke out on Thursday evening on Alexanderplatz square in the German capital, police said, adding that nine people were arrested.
More than 400 people had gathered after two social media influencers reportedly urged their fans to join a face-off.
As tensions escalated, a large melee involving around 50 people erupted.
Officers used pepper spray and tear gas after attempts to disperse the crowds with loudspeakers failed.
More than 100 police officers were deployed to break up a mass brawl reportedly organised by two rival YouTube stars in Berlin.
The fight broke out on Thursday evening on Alexanderplatz square in the German capital, police said, adding that nine people were arrested.
More than 400 people had gathered after two social media influencers reportedly urged their fans to join a face-off.
As tensions escalated, a large melee involving around 50 people erupted.
Officers used pepper spray and tear gas after attempts to disperse the crowds with loudspeakers failed.
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