Man arrested over 2022 Easter
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Man arrested over 2022 Easter riots in Örebro after being wanted since 2024

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Värmland on suspicion of taking part in the so-called Easter riots in Örebro four and a half years ago.

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He is suspected of aggravated sabotage of emergency services in connection with the riot that broke out in Sveaparken in Örebro and in several other places during Easter 2022.

This happened in response to far-right Danish politician Rasmus Paludan’s plans to burn the Quran.

The man was arrested on Saturday during a police check after being wanted since March 2024, police wrote on their website.

According to police, most evidence suggests that the man was abroad before his arrest.

Another 17 people have been arrested in absentia following the riots, according to police.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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