the riots started in himle hundred near mute (hence the name of the rebellion) when a local mob attacked the official fredrik kjellman and his assistants, who had came to mute to investigate claims regarding violations of the regulations banning trade in the form of shops in the country side closer to the city than 3 miles. this was a regulation left from the time of the guilds which was deeply resented in the countryside. the riots continued for several weeks before being subdued by the military.