Escalating Violence at Stockholm Lecture: Masked Attackers Disrupt Political Talk, Injuring Several

At least three people were rushed to the hospital after a group of masked individuals disrupted a lecture organized by local political parties in southern Stockholm. Reports from Aftonbladet stated that the incident involved smoke bombs being set off and that the organizers were from the local branch of the Swedish Left Party and the Environmental Party. Witnesses reported seeing at least one smoke bomb being used during the incident, which caused panic among attendees.

The lecture took place at Moment theater in Gubbängen district of Stockholm, where dozens of people had gathered to listen to the talk. Witnesses described seeing red smoke spreading in the area, causing confusion as attendees began to run. Some individuals were hit in the face, and others experienced difficulty breathing due to the thick smoke. The situation escalated quickly, leading to an evacuation of the theater.

Several people were taken to hospitals as a result of injuries sustained during this event. Reports suggested that individuals were sprayed with smoke in their faces and others experienced irritation in their eyes. The police are currently investigating this incident as a case of causing danger to others and disturbing public order.

In response to this attack, many condemned it as unacceptable behavior for any political party or individual. The Farsta Left Party’s local organization released a statement on Facebook blaming this attack on extreme right-wing groups and called for those responsible for causing such danger to be held accountable for their actions. The Swedish Prime Minister also denounced these actions, stating that they have no place in a free society where everyone has the right to express their opinions without fear of violence or intimidation. Investigations are still ongoing to identify those responsible for this act and bring them before justice.

Overall, this incident is an unfortunate reminder that even peaceful gatherings can turn violent when individuals choose not to engage in civil discourse but instead resort to physical force and destruction.

The incident took place at Moment Theater in Gubbängen district of Stockholm, where dozens had gathered for a lecture organized by local political parties from left-wing organizations such as Swedish Left Party and Environmental Party.