AP People in Finland have displayed their anger against the migrants

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Outraged mobs, some wearing terrifying Ku Klux Klan outfits, filled the streets of a small town in Finland where the shocking allegations have been made. The angry scenes have been replicated across the country. The government has responded to growing concerns by saying it wants to tighten its immigration policy, including requiring asylum seekers to work for free and to learn about the country's culture and society.

Getty People in Finland are angry about the influx of migrants

The alleged attack on the teenager happened in the town of Kempele as she walked home on a Monday night, two weeks ago. One of the young men living in a migrant centre, which locals were against anyway,was arrested over the rape and is in custody awaiting trial. Since then hundreds have taken to the streets in Kempele in anti-immigration marches and the town has become an illustration of the mindset of the entire country.

Getty Anti-immigration mobs in Finland

We will fight until the end for our homeland and one true Finnish nation. The victory will be ours Finnish MP, Oli Immonen

People are patrolling the streets in mobs, blocking anyone from crossing the border and are dressing as the Ku Klux Kan at protests against refugees. Hundreds of people from the town have been chanting: "Finland for the Finns! Close down the centre!" The country's prime minister Juha Sipilä has offered migrants a warm welcome, even offering one of his homes in Kemepele as emergency accommodation. However, many people in the country are opposed to the influx. One MP, Oli Immonen, wrote on Facebook: "I’m dreaming of a strong, brave nation that will defeat this nightmare called multiculturalism. "Our lives are entwined in a very harsh time. These are the days that will forever leave a mark on our nation’s future. I have a strong belief in my fellow fighters. "We will fight until the end for our homeland and one true Finnish nation. The victory will be ours." In the city of Lahti, migrants arriving to begin their new lives were also met by protestors. Local councillor for the right wing True Finns party, Janne Halunen, said: "It's in the interests of the Kempele people that the centre is closed down. People genuinely feel threatened."

Getty Protests against migrants in Finland