Police and demonstrators clash after unauthorised march in Bern
Swiss police used rubber projectiles during overnight confrontations; local reports said no injuries were recorded.
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An unauthorised demonstration in Bern ended in clashes between police and protesters overnight, according to RSI and Swissinfo. Swiss media reported that around a thousand people took part.
Participants gathered near Schützenmatte and attempted to march towards the city centre. Officers blocked the route at Lorraine bridge, where some people reportedly moved barricades and threw pyrotechnics.
Police used rubber projectiles, according to RSI. Further confrontations followed near the Reitschule cultural venue. Traffic was disrupted for several hours during the events.
Cantonal police reported no confirmed injuries in the supplied account. Investigators were examining possible offences, and the reports did not establish a connection to French or Italian protest organisers.
The material available at the time of reporting did not establish a final investigative conclusion or wider effects beyond those described. Any subsequent change would require a new official statement or independently corroborated report.
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What we know
- 2+ outlets · Swissinfo, RSI News An unauthorised march in Bern led to clashes.
- 2+ outlets · Swissinfo, RSI News Police used rubber projectiles and protesters threw pyrotechnics.
- 1 outlet · Swissinfo No injuries were reported in the supplied police account.
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