Right-wing demonstration broken up by police following clashes

A demonstration by right-wing extremists, planned in the town of Otrokovice near Zlin, eastern Moravia was broken up by police shortly after it began at three pm on Saturday. Police moved in after right-wing extremists clashed with anarchists opposed to the march. The right-wing extremist organisation which organised the event is reportedly some two hundred members strong. On Saturday attendees were monitored by an undisclosed number of police and even a police helicopter. The local town hall had warned citizens in advance of the event; it is not the first time right-wing extremists have chosen Otrokovice as a site.

Author: Jan Velinger