Demonstrators with Nazi flags go away Cincinnati-area freeway overpass after residents confront them

A gaggle of demonstrators sporting black clothes, some holding Nazi flags with swastikas, rapidly left a Cincinnati-area overpass after they have been confronted by residents Friday, video reveals.

Protection from NBC affiliate WLWT of Cincinnati contains video of individuals strolling as much as the demonstrators, with law enforcement officials between them. The group of greater than a dozen demonstrators rapidly bought right into a U-Haul field truck and left.

The demonstration included an indication posted over the freeway in addition to people pacing with Nazi flags, based on video that aired on the station.

No arrests or accidents have been reported within the afternoon incident within the village of Evendale, about 12 miles north of downtown Cincinnati.

Evendale police mentioned officers responded to the demonstration on an Interstate 75 overpass shortly after 2 p.m.

“The protest was occurring on sidewalks designed for pedestrian journey,” Evendale police mentioned in a press release. “The protest, whereas very offensive, was not illegal. The protest was brief lived in length. The protestors left the realm on their very own.”

The placement abuts one other village, Lincoln Heights, which is touted by historic preservationists as “the primary all-Black, self-governing metropolis north of the Mason-Dixon line.”

Lincoln Heights resident Kachara Talbert mentioned the demonstrators ought to have been arrested.

“They simply let these folks drive off and disrespect us and our heritage,” Talbert instructed WLWT. “And y’all going to let these terrorists and racists come over right here and try this?”

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval mentioned such demonstrations weren’t welcome.

“Messages of hate like this don’t have any place in our area,” he mentioned on X. “It was surprising and disgusting to see swastikas displayed in Evendale at the moment. This isn’t what we stand for, and it’ll by no means be what we stand for.”

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati mentioned in a press release that it was “deeply disturbed” by the demonstration.

“We is not going to be intimidated,” the group mentioned. “Our response to hate is to reaffirm our dedication to strengthening group bonds, advancing training, and advocating for a society freed from antisemitism and all types of hate and bigotry.”

No particular group seems to have taken credit score for the demonstration.