This is the moment a man burning a copy of the Quran was attacked by a protester before police intervened.
A demonstration organised by Stop Islamization of Norway (SIAN) in the city of Kristiansand turned violent after the group’s leader, Lars Thorsen set fire to a copy of the Quran despite a police order banning the action.
The group had warned SIAN against desecrating the holy book.
Two copies were thrown into a bin during the rally and when Thorsen set fire to another one a man can be seen jumping on to him. The man then grabs Thorsen before police break up the skirmish.
It is reported both Thorsen and those who tried to stop him from burning the Quran were detained by police.
'Stop Islamization of Norway' is a far-right anti-Islam group, that was established in 2008.
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