Vandalism mars anti-racism rally in Vilnius; two arrested

An anti-racism rally in Vilnius was disrupted by a group of about 30 to 40 individuals who engaged in vandalism and disrespectful conduct. The incident occurred on August 22 around 2:30 PM in Cathedral Square, according to the Police Department.

Police reported that the group "aggressively behaved and vandalized property, demonstrating disrespect for the environment." They further stated that the individuals "attacked members of the Lithuanian Nationalist Community, who were protesting against mass migration, thereby disturbing public peace and order."

Two suspects have been detained in connection with the incident. One was born in 2002, and the other in 1992. Both have been placed in a detention facility. The Lithuanian penal code stipulates that public acts of disrespect, threats, malicious mockery, or vandalism that disturb public order can result in public works, fines, arrest, or imprisonment up to two years.

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They attacked members of the Lithuanian Nationalist Community, who were protesting against mass migration, thereby disturbing public peace and order.