Counter-protesters attacked police in certain areas before anticipated right-wing extremist rallies.
Three people in Norrkoping, Sweden, need medical attention after being shot by police during conflicts between police and protestors in the aftermath of Quran burnings that sparked disturbances in numerous Swedish towns over the Easter weekend.
Counter-protesters attacked police in certain areas before anticipated right-wing extremist rallies. The violence has been criticized by Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson.
On Sunday evening, police stated the situation in Norrkoping was peaceful.
Several police officers have been hurt and multiple vehicles have been set on fire amid recent conflicts between police and demonstrators.
After a demonstration organized by Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the Danish far-right political party Hard Line, violence erupted on Thursday. Paludan is known for Quran burnings and got permission for a series of demonstrations across Sweden over the Easter holiday.
