It is unknown who or who was the organizer, but police believe the demonstration was part of supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. Elsewhere in Sweden, hundreds or even thousands have gathered to protest police violence and racism in the United States, despite gatherings with more than 50 participants banned during the corona pandemic. In Gislaved around 100 people gathered on Saturday.

- We went there and tried to talk to them, says police spokesman Åsa Willsund.

Following a similar demonstration in Stockholm on Wednesday, there were frequent reports of cases where police and the general public got into trouble with each other. In addition, far more than 50 people showed up.

The event in Gislaved should have been quiet, even though some people threw open words at the police on the spot.

- We did not need to take any action other than talking to them. By 18, about 50 people were still on the scene.

Åsa Willsund says that the individuals who gathered did not risk being suspected of any crime.

- You always have the right to demonstrate whether you have a permit or not. It is the organizer who is suspected. If we succeed in identifying who is the organizer, the person can be suspected of a violation of the law of order.

No official organizer of the demonstration has been identified so it is unclear if anyone will be held accountable.

In the clip below you will hear about the incident that led to massive protests around the world.

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