WARSAW, Poland, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Evening observances in Warsaw honoring Poland's Independence Day were marred by clashes between right-wing nationalists and police Tuesday.
The march of right-wing youth has been a violent one for each of the past four years of the celebration, which marks Poland's regaining of independence on Nov. 11, 1918, at the conclusion of World War I. Marchers threw rocks, firecrackers and stones at police, but did not state a reason for their disturbance of the day's events.
Police said several people were arrested.
Commemorations earlier Tuesday included a runner's race through Warsaw streets, attended by thousands, and official celebrations led by President Bronislaw Komorowski.
During the 123 years preceding 1918, Poland was portioned by Austria, Russia and Prussia, and its territory was not acknowledged on maps.
