diff --git a/src/domain/UBGraphicsScene.cpp b/src/domain/UBGraphicsScene.cpp
index 48929e63..fd3bb6da 100644
--- a/src/domain/UBGraphicsScene.cpp
+++ b/src/domain/UBGraphicsScene.cpp
@@ -628,6 +628,11 @@ bool UBGraphicsScene::inputDeviceRelease()
 
     setDocumentUpdated();
 
+    if (mCurrentStroke && mCurrentStroke->polygons().empty()){
+        delete mCurrentStroke;
+    }
+    mCurrentStroke = NULL;
+
     return accepted;
 }