Nationalist march attacked at Vilnius Cathedral Square: two detained
On 22 August, a group of 30–40 people attacked nationalist protest participants in Vilnius. Two men were held in custody and a pre-trial investigation has been launched.
Two detained after attack on nationalist march at Cathedral Square
The Police Department reported that on 22 August, at approximately 14:30, a group of 30–40 people attacked a protest by the Lithuanian Nationalist Community against mass migration at Vilnius Cathedral Square, and also disturbed public peace and order.
According to Google News LT — Crime (lt), two men — born in 1992 and 2002 — were held in custody following the incident. A pre-trial investigation has been launched regarding breach of public order.
On the same day, separate demonstrations against hatred and racism also took place in Vilnius: participants marched from European Square towards Cathedral Square. According to the organisers, the aim of the protest was to draw attention to racism, the dehumanisation of migrants and their exploitation.
The demonstrations were organised by "Solidarity Chain", "Vilne Bund", "Let's Demonstrate", the Vilnius anarchist union and the drum collective "RoR".
Source: Google News LT — Crime (lt)