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Three people were injured in riots in Sweden after burning the Koran

In some places, counter-protesters attacked police ahead of planned demonstrations by right-wing extremists. Prime Minister Magdalena Anderson has condemned the violence.

“Three people appear to have been hit by ricochets and are now in hospital. All three have been arrested on suspicion of crime,” police said in an online statement, adding that none of the injuries were life-threatening.

Police said the situation in Norrkoping was calm on Sunday night.

Police and protesters were engaged in serious clashes over the past few days, where several police were injured and numerous vehicles were lit.

The violence erupted Thursday after a demonstration by Rasmus Paludan, leader of the Danish far-right political party Hard Line.

Paludan, who had permission for a series of demonstrations across Sweden over Easter weekend, is known for burning the Qur’an.