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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.m. and all participants left the area.

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