Claim: An increase in pandemic restrictions in Germany sparked a protest at a market, where a man dressed as Santa Claus was briefly detained. Online posts falsely claimed he was arrested for not wearing a mask. But police said he was detained for participating in an unregistered protest.
Fact-check: 'Santa' Detained at Unregistered Protest, Not 'Arrested' for Mask Violation - FactCheck.org
Verdict: an increase in pandemic restrictions in germany sparked a protest at a market, where a man dressed as santa claus was briefly detained. online posts falsely claimed he was arrested for not wearing a mask. but police said he was detained for participating in an unregistered protest.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Brea Jones
Date published: 2021-12-21T23:11:10