Holocaust denier Irving in Poland for death camp tour

British historian David Irving, who was jailed in Austria for denying the Holocaust, said on Tuesday he was in Poland to lead a tour of World War II sites, including the former Treblinka death camp.

Holocaust survivors and anti-racism groups have slammed Irving's plans, even calling on Polish authorities to ban his visit which is also scheduled to take in a visit to the former local headquarters of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

But Irving confirmed that he was now in the Polish capital and planned to remain there until September 29."I am now in Warsaw and I am not at liberty to discuss my itinerary as I am sure you understand for security reasons," he said in a telephone call." (AFP)