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Police threw teargas after missiles were thrown at them when the unrest spread on Sunday to several parts of Copenhagen, Denmark. Rasmus Paludan, the founder of the anti-immigrant party Hard Line, held a demonstration calling for Islam to be banned from Denmark. He had thrown the holy book more than once in Noerrobro, which is an anti-immigrant area in the capital.

Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen he condemned Mr Paludan’s “meaningless” actions.

He said on Twitter: “I strongly disagree with Paludan's meaningless provocations that have no other purpose than sow disunity.

“Meet him with arguments - not with violence.

“Protect democracy and freedom of expression.

A Danish police officer stands guard during the riots at Norrebro in Copenhagen

Remains after a fire are seen on Blaagaardsgade, in Copenhagen

“Do not let derogatory actions directed at specific groups in Denmark destroy our unity.”

Mr Paludan had cobblestones thrown back at him by counter-protestors, before police then took him away.

He was not injured in the violence, according to Danish broadcaster TV2.

Dustbins and bicycles were also set on fire as the riots spread to other areas in Copenhagen.

Danish police officers stand guard during a conflict after a demonstration in the area at Norrebro