The suspected killings occur hours after the news that Zlatan becomes part owner of Hammarby Fotboll, something that upset strong feelings in Malmö, when some consider that Zlatan is betraying his old town and club.

During the day, SVT reported on how someone put a toilet seat on the statue. But during the evening it has written hate words and sprayed white color on the statue.

- There are people who have sprayed with paint on the statue. According to the first report, people must bring Bengal with them. A claim for damages has been prepared, says Jimmy Modin, spokesperson for the police to SVT Nyheter.

This article will be updated.