Man and boy under 15
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Man and boy under 15 suspected after gate explosion in Malmö

Police suspect a boy under the age of 15 is behind the explosions at a gate in Malmö on Wednesday evening. A man in his 20s is suspected of being an accessory.

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Two explosive devices detonated at the scene, police said. The facade and gate were damaged, but no one was physically injured.

Later in the evening, suspicion arose against a boy under the age of 15.

"We suspect he was involved. He was taken home to his guardian," said police spokesman Nils Norling.

"For reasons unknown to me, the social services department in this case has not been able to take him in."

A 25-year-old man was arrested overnight on suspicion of aiding and abetting the destruction of public property.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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