An elderly man was found dead in a residence in a town outside Sollefteå on Thursday morning. Since there were signs that he had been subjected to a crime, an investigation into murder has been initiated.
A woman who was at the same address was arrested. Both she and the deceased man are over 70 years old.
Later on Thursday afternoon, the police announced that the prosecutor, after questioning, has decided to release the woman. The prosecutor is now leading the case.
The man was found by a person who came to the address and alerted the police.