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Attempted murder investigations in Sweden

Overview

Authorities in Sweden are investigating separate incidents of attempted murder. In Västervik, prosecutors have requested the detention of a 19-year-old man in absentia regarding an October 28 incident that left a 25-year-old man hospitalized with life-threatening wounds. While a man in his 40s was previously detained, the teenager remains at large and is suspected of posing a risk of fleeing or tampering with evidence.

In a separate case in Råby, Örebro, a 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. Prosecutors allege that in December 2025, the suspect and at least one other person used the dating app Grindr to lure a victim to a secluded location. The indictment claims the suspect attempted to stab the victim in the chest and inflicted wounds to the head and leg. Prosecutors have suggested the motive may have been a hate crime targeting the victim’s sexual orientation.

Entities

Västerås · Kalmar District Court · Linda Caneus · Kungälv Municipality · Ornsköldsvik municipality

Timeline

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    Prosecutor requests detention for teenager suspected of attempted murder in Västervik

    A 19-year-old man is being sought for detention in absentia in Sweden, suspected of an attempted murder in Västervik on October 28.

Sources

aftonbladet.se · dn.se · falukuriren.se · gminakosakowo.pl · kungsbackaposten.se · ltz.se · magasinetparagraf.se · norrahalland.se · nu.se · op.se · st.nu · svt.se · tv4.se · vimmerbytidning.se · vlt.se · vn.se