2017 Gothenburg Synagogue attack

The attack was done the day after activists in Malmö had shouted slogans about killing or shooting Jews at a demonstration. == Aftermath ==

Political impact The attack was condemned by National Police Commissioner Dan Eliasson. Prime minister Stefan Löfven condemned the attack as well as the antisemitic propaganda in Malmö. Investigation and trial The suspects could be identified using recordings by security cameras. The trial began on 12 June 2018 All three suspects, who were aged 19 to 24, were sentenced by the District Court of Gothenburg 25 June 2018 The prosecutor pointed out that anyone watching the security camera recordings would be in no doubt the intent was to burn down the synagogue and that the court decision had happened due to technicalities, but also expressed satisfaction that the hate crime charge had been upheld. In July 2018, the verdict from the district court was appealed by the three suspects, who are migrants. The prosecutor also announced her intention to appeal the verdict to pursue a conviction for aggravated arson. (Swedish: grov mordbrand). == See also ==