German Police Arrest Six Suspected Neo-Nazis Ahead of Planned Attack

Prosecutors say suspects were targeting immigrants and politicians on anniversary of nation’s reunification

BERLIN—German police said they had arrested six men suspected of planning an attack on immigrants and politicians, as the country struggles with a backlash from far-right groups that has followed an influx of migrants.

The suspects, all of whom were between 20 and 30 years old, were part of skinhead and neo-Nazi groups, the country’s federal prosecutor said on Monday. The attack was allegedly planned to take place on Wednesday, the Day of Germany Unity, which commemorates the anniversary of German reunification.

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