Right-wing demonstration in Berlin turned violent

A right-wing demonstration in Berlin turned violent on 6 December 2008, after left-wing activists attempted to block the far-right activists from marching in the city's Lichtenberg suburb. Police officers fired water cannon to disperse protesters, who hurled bottles and overturned vehicles. At least 40 people were arrested during the clashes. Approximately 1,600 police officers were deployed to oversee the protest action, which was attended by 700 far-right activists. There were no reports of serious injuries.