According to reporting by BBC News, demonstrations over the rising cost of living in Germany have turned violent across several major cities.

Police in Frankfurt stated that "violent riots" took place in the city centre, with reports indicating that shops were looted during the unrest.

Disturbances linked to the demonstrations have also been reported in other prominent cities, including Berlin, Hamburg, and Cologne.

Readers can find the full original report on the BBC News website.

Source: BBC News