German government bans far-right group which was targeting children

Police officers launched early-morning raids (Justin Brosch/dpa via AP)

The German government has banned a far-right, racist group known for its indoctrination of children as police raided dozens of homes of its members and other buildings early on Wednesday morning.

A statement from the German interior ministry said it banned the Artgemeinschaft group, an anti-democratic association with around 150 members.