Limanowa Riots

A neighbourhood dispute escalated into a violent riot involving over a hundred residents. Crowds armed with petrol bottles tried to storm Roma homes after rumours spread about an attack by a Roma dog owner. The event marked a major outbreak of mob violence.

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