Updated 23:17 | Published 22:53
Several cars are on fire in Rosengård during Sunday evening.
Police cars have also been subjected to stone throwing.
– Several of our vehicles have been exposed, says Patric Fors, press spokesperson at the police.
At least three cars are on fire in the Rosengård district of Malmö on Sunday evening. An environmental house is also on fire.
When the police drove into the area, stones were also allegedly thrown at the police cars.
– Several of our vehicles have been exposed to stone throwing, says Patric Fors, press spokesperson at the police.
The police are now on site in the area and are assisting the rescue service with extinguishing work.
– We have had a larger resource running during the day and will continue to have it throughout the evening, says Patric Fors.
According to the police, many people are moving in the area, but most are standing and watching, writes TT.
No one should be injured.
Earlier Koran burning in the city
During Sunday afternoon, Salwan Momika carried out a Koran burning at Värnhemstorget in Malmö.
The police then described the atmosphere as violent and several hundred people gathered at the scene. Just before 2 p.m., a violent riot occurred.
Three people were arrested as a result of the incident – and around ten were detained.
An electric scooter was also thrown at a police bus.
Camera surveillance of Rosengård
At 19:00 on Sunday evening, the police announced that they are monitoring Rosengård with cameras as a result of today’s Koran burning.
– It is a working method to be able to prevent and prevent criminal activity, said Evelina Olsson, press spokesperson at the police, earlier in the day.
Two special events began in Malmö on Sunday. One as a result of the Koran burning – the other before a football match between Malmö FF and IFK Gothenburg.
– The residents of Malmö will therefore see a lot of police officers in town today, we have taken precautions against possible incidents, said Richard Lundqvist, police spokesperson, earlier in the day.