Police officers in the Polish capital of Warsaw have arrested 215 people after riots took place throughout Tuesday
Masked protesters launched rocks, flares and cobblestones at riot police during a day of violent clashes in the city
Hooligans among tens of thousands of people who took part in a march organised by extremist nationalist groups
At the start of the march, participants chanted "Down with the European Union!"
Today Poland celebrated regaining its independence after World War I
Nationalist groups who believe traditional Polish values are under threat march through Warsaw each year to mark the anniversary of Polish independence, and for the fourth year in a row their procession turned violent.
Some Poles feel traditional values - including a strong attachment to the Catholic church, and opposition to abortion and same-sex marriages - are being sacrificed as Poland embraces the ideals of the European Union.
Masked rioter during March of Independence violence (EPA photo)
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