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Hitler salute in Nuremberg: man arrested after scandalous appearance
A 29-year-old was arrested in Nuremberg after giving the Nazi salute and insulting passers-by. Investigations are ongoing.
Hitler salute in Nuremberg: man arrested after scandalous appearance
On Saturday, January 17th, an incident in Nuremberg's southern part of the city caused great outrage. At around 6:10 p.m., a 29-year-old man gave the Hitler salute at an SPD information stand and loudly shouted “Heil Hitler.” This gesture, which comes from Germany's darkest history, has no place in today's society and will be prosecuted accordingly. As [Augsburger Allgemeine](https://www.augsburger- Allgemeine.de/bayern/nuernberg-mann-zieht-hitlergruss-und-wird-verhaftet-19-01-2026-113196665) reports, the perpetrator quickly moved away towards the Christ Church while two passers-by gave chase.
The incident, which shocked some passers-by, quickly became a matter of fact when one of the witnesses insulted the suspect. In the meantime, the police alerted several patrols from the Nuremberg-South and Nuremberg-Central inspections, who finally temporarily arrested the man. He was handcuffed and an investigation was initiated. The suspect now has to answer for using license plates of unconstitutional and terrorist organizations as well as for insulting people, which could bring him up to three years in prison or a fine, as Nordbayern reports.
The background of right-wing extremist symbolism
The incident in Nuremberg is not just an isolated case, but is in the context of a problem affecting society as a whole. According to Verfassungsschutz, the appearance of right-wing extremists has changed. Instead of the clichés of bald heads and combat boots, many now dress more reservedly and use more subtle symbols as identification marks. Among other things, small-scale identification marks such as special pieces of jewelry or tattoos are used, which are less noticeable.
The use of signs and symbols of unconstitutional organizations remains a key concern for the investigative authorities. Forbidden slogans such as “Heil Hitler” or “Sieg Heil” are not only historical relics, but are also used in modern forms of communication such as the Internet or in gaming communities. The brochure “Right-Wing Extremism: Symbols, Signs and Banned Organizations” published by the authorities provides comprehensive information on punishable symbols and badges that reveal right-wing extremist sentiments.
In view of current developments, society is called upon to provide more information and to take a decisive stand against such tendencies. The incident in Nuremberg clearly shows how important it is not to close our eyes to reality and to actively work against right-wing extremism.