Tight security for New Year’s Eve in Cologne, Germany

Mass sexual assaults and attacks on women marred the 2015 New Year’s Eve celebrations in Cologne, Germany.

Immigrants and North-African men in particular were blamed for the attacks, but police were also heavily criticised for failing to provide security.

Mohamed Madi was in Cologne for this New Year’s Eve.

Video journalist: Mohamed Madi

Additional production: Alice Hasters