Friday, Jun 02, 2023
×
Outlook.com
×

Sweden's Malmo City Sees Riots After Quran Burning By Far-right Activists

Sweden's Malmo City Sees Riots After Quran Burning By Far-right Activists

The violence followed the burning of a Quran on Friday afternoon near a predominantly migrant neighbourhood, that was carried out by far-right activists and filmed and posted online.

Security forces attend near the scene after an explosion near a police station in Rosengard near Malmo, Sweden. (File Photo) AP Photo/File

Far-right activists burned a Quran in the southern Swedish city of Malmo, sparking riots and unrest after more than 300 people gathered to protest, police said Saturday.

Rioters set fires and threw objects at police and rescue services Friday night, slightly injuring several police officers and leading to the detention of about 15 people.

The violence followed the burning of a Quran on Friday afternoon near a predominantly migrant neighbourhood, that was carried out by far-right activists and filmed and posted online, according to the TT news agency.

Later, three people were arrested on suspicion of inciting hatred. 

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement