Sudden outbreak in Sweden! About 100 people arrested for medical treatment | Stockholm | Sweden
According to Agence France Presse on August 3rd, police and health officials reported that clashes broke out at a pro government Eritrean music festival in Stockholm on August 3rd due to anti-government protesters storming the scene to destroy property, resulting in more than 50 injuries and dozens of arrests.
The police said, "At that time, another public gathering was held near the music festival site, during which violent riots broke out." The police added in a statement that they had arrested "about 100 people.".
The police stated that they are still maintaining order at the scene in a suburb northwest of Stockholm and will "continue to work towards dismantling criminal activities and restoring order.".
According to reports, about 1000 anti-government protesters approved to hold protests nearby broke through police roadblocks while storming the music festival venue. They demolished the music festival tent, used the tent pillars as weapons to fight the police, and threw stones at the police.
The police stated that at least 52 people need to receive medical treatment on site or be taken to local clinics or hospitals for treatment.
The Eritrean Scandinavian Music Festival, which has been held for many years, not only includes concerts, markets, and amusement parks, but also includes activities such as seminars, debates, and lectures.