Brawls, arrests as 3,000 far-right protesters stage torch-lit march in Helsinki (VIDEO)

Thousands of Finnish far-right protesters have taken to the streets of the capital Helsinki to stage rallies and a torch-lit march dedicated to the 99th anniversary of the country’s independence.

The demonstrators, guided by police, marched through the city to the Hietaniemi cemetery.

Once there, they lit candles in honor of soldiers who have died fighting for Finland.

Reports state about 3,000 people took part in the procession.

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