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Protesters initially had a permit for the event in the central Sergels Torg square between 6-8pm, but the permit was withdrawn when attendee numbers quickly surpasses 50.
Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT
As the crowds grew, organisers asked protesters to leave the site.
Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT
Many carried posters with slogans such as "Black Lives Matter", "No Justice No Peace", and "No Silence".
Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT
Many protesters moved through the streets in large groups after the demonstration was broken up. Above, security guards and protesters at the T-Centralen central train station.
Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT
Later in the evening, police stopped a group of over 50 outside Stockholm's Royal Palace, but police said the atmosphere was calm.
Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT
Some of the protesters wore face masks. The current limit on public gatherings over 50 people is in place due to the risk of infection during the coronavirus outbreak.
Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT
A protester's sign says "I can't breathe" in tribute to George Floyd, the black American man who was killed by a police officer kneeling on his neck, and other black victims of police brutality, including Eric Garner who six years ago died when put in a chokehold by a police officer.
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Police speak to a protester close to Stockholm's palace and parliament buildings.
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Police have said that the protests overall took place calmly, but two arrests were made for violence, and police used pepper spray on at least one occasion.
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