Man injures 8 with ax in Sweden earlier than being shot, arrested
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A person armed with an ax attacked and injured eight folks in a southern Swedish city Wednesday earlier than being shot and arrested, police mentioned.
Prime Minister Stefan Lofven mentioned a attainable terrorist motive was being investigated.
“In the light of what has emerged so far in the police investigation, prosecutors have initiated a preliminary investigation into terrorist crimes,” he mentioned however didn’t elaborate.
Shortly after his assertion, investigators at a police press convention mentioned they’d began a preliminary investigation into tried homicide, with particulars “that make us investigate any terrorist motives.”
“But at the moment I cannot go into details,” regional police chief Malena Grann mentioned.
Police mentioned the person in his 20s attacked folks within the small city of Vetlanda, about 190 kilometers (118 miles) southeast of Goteborg, Sweden’s second largest metropolis. His motive was not instantly recognized.
The man was shot by police, who mentioned the situation of these attacked and of the perpetrator was not instantly recognized. Officials didn’t present the identification of the suspect, who was taken to hospital.
Local police chief Jonas Lindell mentioned “it seems that the injuries are not life-threatening” however couldn’t give additional particulars.
The occasions happened in downtown Vetlanda with police saying they obtained calls simply after 1400 GMT a couple of man assaulting folks with an ax. Police additionally mentioned that there are 5 crime scenes on this city of roughly 13,000.
Lofven condemned “this terrible act,” and added that Sweden’s home safety company SAPO was additionally engaged on the case.
”They constantly assess whether or not there are causes to take security-enhancing measures and are ready to take action if needed,” he mentioned in an announcement.
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