Unrest erupted across the country in recent days after the Danish-planned far-right politician Rasmus fought to burn the Koran in various cities and towns. On Sunday, a crowd of about 150 people hurled stones at police and set fire to cars in the eastern city of Norrkoping. Mr Paludan and his party’s Stram Kurs party had staged a demonstration in the area but never showed up, Swedish media reported. Image: Protesters set fire to police vehicles The police replied to the protest by firing warning shots, but three people were “hit by Rigosé” and transferred to the hospital. They were later “arrested on suspicion of a crime,” police said. Riots also broke out in the nearby town of Linkoping, where Mr Paludan had planned to hold a rally but later canceled it. Image: Demonstrations have taken place in many cities Read more: Mohammed cartoonist killed in car crash while under police protection – reports On Facebook, the politician said he made the decision because the Swedish authorities were “completely incapable” of protecting himself or themselves. In the last three days, violent clashes have taken place in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, as well as in many other cities. Image: At least 12 police officers have been injured Twelve police officers were injured and four emergency vehicles set on fire in the central city of Oremro following riots on Friday over Mr Paludan’s plan to burn a Koran there. In the southern Swedish region of Landskrona, some protesters set fire to cars, tires and bins, while others set up a barricade to block traffic. Similar demonstrations took place in the country’s third largest city, Malmo, where a city bus and other objects were set on fire. Mr. Paludan founded the Stram Kurs party in 2017 and is now known for his anti-immigration and anti-Islamic agenda.
