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How an election in a Slovakian village led to violence in Page Hall

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The 13th century Church of the Holy Spirit in Žehra. Image: Maros M r a z, via Wikimedia Commons.

‘It's about ego. The feeling of being the king of the village’

It doesn’t take me long to spot them. As I walk up Hinde Street, there are three police cars stationed outside a house. Just seconds later, two more police cars and three police vans pass me on the road, seemingly doing laps of the neighbourhood. Eventually, one of the vans parks at the top of the street, as if standing sentry over the whole area. I’m in Page Hall, and the area is once again being swarmed by police.

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