05.04.2026 15:27
A swastika was drawn on the wall of a mosque in Uppsala, Sweden. A suspicious woman was arrested, and an investigation has been launched regarding the incident.
A swastika was drawn on the wall of a mosque that was targeted in a racist attack in Uppsala, Sweden. The Uppsala police announced that they received a report that a swastika was drawn in blood on the wall of the Uppsala Mosque at midnight.
In the statement, it was noted that a suspicious woman was caught shortly after fleeing the scene on a bicycle, and it was stated, "A knife and a box of cattle blood, which is believed to have been used for writing on the walls, were found on the suspect. The detained woman was released after her statement was taken."
SHARING WAS MADE ON SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT
In a statement made on the social media account of the Uppsala Mosque administration, the following evaluations were made:
"The writings on the walls contain Nazi symbols and open threat messages against Muslims. This act is a serious attack not only on our mosque but also on the fundamental values such as respect and coexistence on which our community is built."
POLICE HAVE LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE INCIDENT
An investigation was launched against the suspect woman for "causing serious damage to property," "inciting hatred and hostility in the public" (hate speech), and "violating the knife law." The police announced that the suspect would be tried without detention due to the strong evidence and the absence of a flight risk.
Moreover, the Uppsala Mosque was attacked with a Molotov cocktail in 2015. The police stated that racist words were also written on the wall of the mosque and that the attack was classified as 'vandalism and incitement to hatred,' and an investigation was initiated.