Opponents of Danish far-right politician Rasmus Paludan rioted in Örebro on Friday.
16.4. 16:19 • Updated April 16th. 16:42
Danish far-right politician Rasmus Paludanin the planned event in Landskrona in southern Sweden has been relocated, according to Swedish media.
Police are currently looking for another location for the event.
It is not yet known how long it will take to find a new place.
There have been riots in Sweden against Paludan. Paluda has gained a questionable reputation for burning the Qur’an, among other things.
A riot took place in Örebro on Friday
The postponement of the Paludan event is linked to, among other things, the events in Örebro on Friday
In Örebro, 12 police officers and one private person were injured in clashes between police and protesters. In addition, four police cars were set on fire.
Police injuries are not life-threatening, according to a police spokesman.
Protesters had arrived to oppose Paludan’s opportunity.
There have been riots elsewhere in Sweden this week in connection with Paludan’s actions, and people have also been arrested.
Police prepared for escalation
Police are preparing for the situation to escalate.
The cancellation of the Paludan incident has also been raised as an option.
However, the police emphasize that the right to demonstrate and express oneself is so weighty that it cannot be ignored.