Police, anti-austerity protesters clash

At least 88 policemen were injured and more than 500 people were arrested after anti-austerity protests in Frankfurt turned into clashes between protesters and police on Wednesday, local media reported.

Eight police officers were injured by stone-throwing, while another 80 by a corrosive liquid or irritant gas, Focus online quoted a police spokeswomen as saying.

Police were vigilant and further attacks by violent protesters were expected, according to the spokeswoman.