Extremist National Guard to patrol a school in Karlovy Vary

The National Guard, a paramilitary unit set up by the extremist National Party, will start patrolling outside an elementary school in Karlovy Vary on Tuesday, according to the National Party website. The far-right group say they will protect children who have allegedly been repeatedly attacked by a gang of Roma children. The school’s director said no talks were held with the National Guards, but refused to comment further due to a “tense situation” in the neighbourhood. Interior Minister Ivan Lager said the National Guard only sought publicity while a spokesperson for the local police said the police will not interfere as long as the patrols do not breach the law.