- It is incredibly important for me to meet the employees after what has happened.

They have been told how they have experienced the events and what equipment they have used and need.

I have also seen colleagues who have received internal service due to bruises and injuries and testify to death anxiety when they have been severely attacked, says National Police Chief Anders Thornberg.

He goes on to say that even though many police officers were brutally attacked, there is a clear message. 

 - They are determined that we will stand up for our mission and democracy, and that we will restore order in Skäggetorp, Navestad and the whole of Sweden, he says.

Hear more from National Police Chief Anders Thornberg in the clip above.