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Police Shut Down Far-right Concert After Neo-Nazis Begin Chanting 'Sieg Heil'

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The incident unfolded on Saturday in Ostritz, a small town in the eastern state of Saxony.
Authorities in Germany shut down a far-right concert after members of the crowd began chanting a Nazi-era victory slogan.
According to German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, police intervened after some among those attending the event started chanting “Sieg Heil” (Hail Victory).
German law prohibits the use of any kind of Nazi slogan or symbol.
The concert was held in Ostritz, a small town in the eastern state of Saxony, and had attracted several hundred people.
“Two far-right bands played in front of several hundred participants,” Saxony police said in a statement.
“Around 11:20 p.m. [local time, 5:20 p.m. EST], the policemen guarding the event heard ‘Sieg Heil’ chants. Several locals also reported to police about it.
“Police ended the concert around 1:10 a.

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