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At midday, it was reported that 600 neo-Nazis had began their march to the city's Parliament - which would make it the biggest demonstration by the extremists in Scandanavia for years. The group were met by anti-racism protestors, who they have previously clashed with, as they charged through the Old Town in Sweden’s capital.

AFP • GETTY Neo Nazi and anti-fascist protesters clashed in Sweden

The counter-demonstrators began throwing eggs, stones, snowballs and flares at the police, who were preventing them from getting through to the right-wing march. At least one police officer sustained injuries, and several people were taken away from the scenes in ambulances. Police spokesperson Lars Bystom said that the exact number of detainees remains unclear, but guessed “we have suspended or removed 50”.

AFP • GETTY Hundreds of people were involved in the protest

Also taking part in the rally were a group of Norwegian neo-Nazis who last month told a Scandanavian news channel that they were fighting for the survival and freedom of the Nordic People. They added that they did not believe the Holocaust had happened, and that they considered Hitler to be a role model.

AFP • GETTY Stones and flares were thrown at the police during the demonstration in Stockholm