It was on June 7 that about 2,000 people gathered at Heden to take part in the demonstration Black Lives Matter following George Floyd's death in the United States. But after the peaceful manifestation, a new gang took over that did not come for Black Lives Matters, according to the dialogue police.
Violent scenesIn connection with the police's intervention, stone-throwing, violent riots, damage, violence against civil servants and abuse occurred. Police have now identified a number of people suspected to be behind the riots.
- We are in the initial phase and hopefully we will identify more. We will knock on the homes of people who will be prosecuted, says Erik Nord.
"Special investigative team"Shortly after the violent riots, the Gothenburg Police appointed a special investigative group to identify suspected persons who participated in the violence.
- It was bad when they demolished the city and for us it is important that we identify all the suspects for the sake of the victims, adds Erik Nord.