Several people were rushed to the hospital after masked individuals attacked a lecture organized by local political parties in southern Stockholm, reports Aftonbladet. The incident involved smoke bombs being set off, and the organizers of the event were reportedly from the local branch of the Swedish Left Party and the Environmental Party.
The lecture took place at the Moment theater in Gubbängen district of Stockholm, where dozens of people had gathered to listen to a speaker. Witnesses described seeing red smoke spreading in the area, causing a commotion as attendees began to run. Some individuals were reportedly hit in the face, and the smoke made it difficult for people to breathe. The confusion escalated quickly, leading to an evacuation of the theater.
At least one smoke bomb was used during the incident, but details of exactly what happened were not immediately clear. Several people were taken to hospital as a result of their injuries, which included difficulty breathing and eye irritation caused by smoke exposure.
The police are investigating this incident as a case of causing danger to others and disturbing public order. In a statement on Facebook, the local organization of Farsta Left Party blamed the attack on extremists and condemned their actions. The Prime Minister also condemned these acts, stating that they have no place in a free and open society. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for this heinous act.