Statue of Justitia outside the Wuppertal town hall
The seven men, aged between 25 and 30, face charges that prevent groups from wearing political uniforms.
The group are said to have patrolled the streets of the city in North Rhine-Westphalia wearing bright orange jackets bearing the slogan ‘Sharia police’ on the back.
The Islamists are also said to have carried notices in English that read: “Sharia Controlled Zone”.