Far-right extremists gather to commemorate the death of Adolf Hitler's deputy, Rudolf Hess, in Berlin's western district of Spandau, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. (Maurizio Gambarini/dpa via AP)
BERLIN — Berlin police say 39 people were detained Saturday in connection with a far-right march commemorating the 30th anniversary of the death of high-ranking Nazi official Rudolf Hess.
More than 500 neo-Nazis had attempted to march to the site of the former prison in Berlin’s western district of Spandau where Hess died in 1987, but were blocked by left-wing groups and local residents.
Police said Sunday that 35 of those detained belonged to the far-right march, while four were taking part in the counter-protest.
Twelve of the far-right protesters are being investigated for displaying forbidden symbols.
In this August 19, 2017 photo participants at a far-right protest commemorating the 30th anniversary of the death of leading Nazi figure Rudolf Hess rally in Berlin, Germany, on Saturday, August 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Frank Jordans)
Others detained were being investigated for breach of the piece, assault, resisting arrest, drug offenses and breaking the law on public assembly.
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The march was accompanied by about 1,000 police officers and passed largely peacefully.
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