Elderly protester forcibly detained at Elbit Systems demonstration in Germany
Reported by Al Jazeera · October 19, 2026
Protest in Ulm
The demonstration targeted Elbit Systems, an Israeli weapons manufacturer, in the German city of Ulm. Police forcibly restrained an elderly man during the protest. The available account does not specify what prompted officers to restrain him or describe the wider events at the demonstration.
Man seen bleeding
After officers brought the man to the ground, he was seen bleeding. The report does not state the extent of his injuries or whether he received medical care. No information was provided about his identity, any arrest or charges, or the police’s explanation for their actions.
Limited details reported
The incident was described as a police restraint during a protest against the company. Further details about the demonstration and any response from Elbit Systems were not given.
Key points
- Police restrained an elderly man at an Elbit Systems protest in Ulm, Germany.
- The man was seen bleeding after officers brought him to the ground.
- The report did not provide details about his injuries or the police response.