A group of 100 people in the Rosengard district set fire to a garbage house and 20 vehicles in the area. The group carried banners that read, "Attacking the Quran is not freedom of expression" and "Enough, do not attack our sacred."
In a statement from the Malmö police, it was reported that during the protests that started on Sunday and continued into the night, stones were thrown at the police, and dozens of cars and an underground garage were set on fire. The police announced that three people were detained in connection with the incidents.
Speaking about the protests that continued on Monday night, a police spokesperson stated that they understand the emotions that have surfaced, but they cannot tolerate the violence and chaos witnessed. The crowd, which protested the Swedish police's intervention against anti-Islamic actions instead of preventing them, turned the streets into a war zone.
Police Chief Petra Stenkula expressed her sadness at once again witnessing "violence" and "vandalism" in the Rosengard area, stating that the police did a good job until the morning and calmed down the demonstrators.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said during a press conference that the incidents in Malmö were horrifying. Kristersson stated, "These are part of the waves of violence in Sweden and terrible events. The government will fight against these incidents to the end."
In recent times, there has been an increase in attacks on the Quran in Sweden and Denmark, and allowing these provocations has been met with outrage.
Salwan Momika set fire to the Quran in front of the Stockholm Mosque on June 28, which coincided with the first day of Eid al-Adha. He did so under police protection. On July 20, Momika again, under police protection, trampled on the Quran and the Iraqi flag in front of the Iraqi Embassy in Stockholm. On July 31 and August 14, he repeated these actions in front of the Swedish Parliament building.
