Angela Merkel expressed her "outrage over the disgusting attacks and sexual assaults" which took place near the Railway Station of Cologne.

About 90 women have reported being robbed, threatened or sexually molested at New Year celebrations outside Cologne"s cathedral by young, mostly drunk men.

According to eyewitnesses, the attackers were mostly Arab and North African .

The chancellor said everything must be done "to find the perpetrators as quickly and comprehensively as possible and punish them, regardless of their origin or background".
After the incident the anti-migrant rally was held in Cologne ,mainly women participated in it.