Swedish authorities investigate separate incidents at school and preschool

Police in Gothenburg are conducting a preliminary investigation into an employee at a Catholic school accused of assaulting students with objects on multiple occasions over several years. The suspect, who denies the allegations, has been suspended from their position. While the prosecutor described the details as serious, the school principal stated they had followed internal routines and did not believe the students were in immediate danger. The Swedish Schools Inspectorate is currently reviewing the school and has threatened fines if serious deficiencies are not addressed.

In Eskilstuna, a preschool intern with a prior conviction for child pornography was discovered working at a facility after a parent conducted a background check. Local officials attributed the oversight to recent changes in legislation regarding the age of criminal record extracts. The preschool manager expressed deep regret over the error, noting that the intern had worked for four weeks before the mistake was identified. There are currently no indications that any children were harmed during the internship.