Violence Erupts in Swedish Town of Malmo After Anti-Islam Actions, Police Say

Violence Erupts in Swedish Town of Malmo After Anti-Islam Actions, Police Say
Smoke billows from the burning tyres, pallets, and fireworks during a riot in the Rosengard neighborhood of Malmo, Sweden on Aug. 28, 2020. TT News Agency via Reuters
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STOCKHOLM—A riot broke out on Friday in the southern Swedish town of Malmo, where at least 300 people had gathered to protest against anti-Islam activities, police said.

Protesters were throwing objects at police officers and car tyres had been set on fire, a police spokesman said. Earlier in the day, a copy of the Quran had been burned in Malmo by anti-Islam activists.