Polish independence day marred by violence

VIOLENT clashes erupted in Warsaw last night as right-wing extremists, football hooligans and anarchists attacked police with cobblestones and glass bottles during marches commemorating the country’s Independence Day.

Polish independence day marred by  violence

Marches by far-right and nationalist groups on the key national holiday have grown in size in recent years, with a growing number of left-wing activists turning out in opposition.

This year, the marches were seen as a major test of the country’s security capabilities before the 2012 European Championships, which Poland will co-host with Ukraine.

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