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Scandal on Christmas market: Hitler salute and xenophobia!
At the Christmas market in Rottweil, four men were arrested for Hitler greeting and xenophobic slogans.
Scandal on Christmas market: Hitler salute and xenophobia!
In the event of an incident at the Christmas market in Rottweil, there was an xenophobic statements on Friday evening and showing the so -called Hitler salute by several men. As the police reported, the aggressors chanted "foreigners out" in addition to nationalist slogans and molested women. Four men between the ages of 22 and 34 were finally arrested near the market after the police were informed about the emergency call and arrived on site.
Detailing with resistance
The situation escalated when some of the arrested resistance made, which led to a policewoman injured on the knee. The men must now be responsible for incitement and resistance to enforcement officers, since in Germany the showing of symbols and gestures that glorify the Nazi regime is prohibited. This means that the raised arm, which was considered an official greeting during National Socialism, can be legally persecuted, and the perpetrators must expect a fine or even up to three years in prison, how Augsburg general reported.
The police have investigated the incident and asks for evidence of witnesses. The incident has strongly clouded the festive mood of the market and raises questions about security and dealing with extremist statements in public, such as SWR reported.