Germany records over 12,600 far-right crimes in 2018
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:00 | 15 November 2018
- Modified Date: 01:58 | 15 November 2018
German police recorded 12,613 far-right crimes in 2018, according to government figures released on Wednesday.
Far-right extremists carried out some 688 violent attacks against foreigners, immigrants or political rivals from January to September this year, the government said in its written reply to a parliamentary question.
At least 386 individuals were injured in the attacks inspired by far-right ideology.
Brandenburg saw the highest number of violent crimes by right-wing extremists, with 77 attacks recorded in the eastern state.
In Saxony, which saw anti-migrant protests recently, the police recorded 75 violent attacks from January to September.