diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp
index 0db0be1bb5..ebf93f569f 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/selection_tool.cpp
@@ -654,8 +654,6 @@ SELECTION_LOCK_FLAGS SELECTION_TOOL::CheckLock()
             return SELECTION_LOCKED;
     }
 
-    m_locked = false;
-
     return SELECTION_UNLOCKED;
 }