Swedes arrested after explosion in Denmark

Two explosions occurred during the night leading up to Wednesday in "immediate proximity" of Israel's embassy in Denmark. Three young Swedes have been arrested suspected of the deed.

» Updated:

» Published:

Swedes arrested after explosion in Denmark
Photo: Johan Nilsson/TT

Share this article

Three people were arrested in Copenhagen during the day. It concerns three younger Swedish citizens, says Jens Jespersen at the Copenhagen police during a press conference.

They are between 15 and 20 years old, he says.

The Copenhagen police stated earlier during the day that it concerned three men.

The first Swede was arrested near the crime scene. The two others were arrested during an operation at Copenhagen Central Station. They are expected to be brought before a detention judge on Thursday.

We made finds at the crime scene and it is in connection with the preliminary investigation that we can arrest them, says Jespersen and adds that the two Swedes were sitting on a train when they were arrested.

Arrested with bag

The train had Padborg, which is located in southern Denmark on the border to Germany, as its destination.

I have no idea where they were planning to go.

In connection with the arrest, the police seized a bag that will be examined by technicians.

We must ensure that it does not contain anything dangerous. We will also investigate more locations linked to the perpetrators.

The exact suspicion of crime is not established, but at present, they are expected to be requested to be detained on suspicion of illegal possession of weapons. According to the Danish police, two hand grenades were used in the act.

Building damaged

It is currently unclear whether the Swedes acted on their own or on behalf of others.

No one was injured in the explosions, but according to Jespersen, a building near the Israeli embassy was damaged.

The Copenhagen police stated early on Wednesday morning that they are investigating a possible link to the Israeli embassy.

If the embassy was a target, or if something else was the target, it is too early to say anything about, says Jespersen.

Tags

Author

TTT
By TTEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for local and international readers

More news

Trump Sues New York Times for $15 Billion in Defamation Case

Trump Sues New York Times for $15 Billion in Defamation Case

Trump Urges Orbán to Stop Russian Oil Imports Amid EU Sanctions Talks

Trump Urges Orbán to Stop Russian Oil Imports Amid EU Sanctions Talks

Over 50 Killed in Gang Attacks North of Haiti's Capital

Over 50 Killed in Gang Attacks North of Haiti's Capital

Russian Attacks in Ukraine Leave Two Dead and Nine Injured

Russian Attacks in Ukraine Leave Two Dead and Nine Injured

Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Sets World Record with Jollof Rice

Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Sets World Record with Jollof Rice

Israel Begins Ground Offensive in Gaza City, Sources Report

Israel Begins Ground Offensive in Gaza City, Sources Report

White House Vows Action Against Left-Wing Extremism After Kirk's Death

White House Vows Action Against Left-Wing Extremism After Kirk's Death

US Dismisses Israeli Attacks on Qatar Amid Tensions

US Dismisses Israeli Attacks on Qatar Amid Tensions

Trump Deploys National Guard to Memphis Amid Crime Concerns

Trump Deploys National Guard to Memphis Amid Crime Concerns

Trump Announces US Attack on Venezuela Narcotics Boat

Trump Announces US Attack on Venezuela Narcotics Boat

UN Reports Over 250 Journalists Killed in Gaza Conflict

UN Reports Over 250 Journalists Killed in Gaza Conflict

Drone Incident Over Polish Presidential Palace Leads to Arrests

Drone Incident Over Polish Presidential Palace Leads to Arrests

British Fighter Jets Join NATO Air Defense in Poland

British Fighter Jets Join NATO Air Defense in Poland

Spain Criticizes Israel Amid Protests and Government Actions

Spain Criticizes Israel Amid Protests and Government Actions

Former Soldier Faces Trial for 1972 Bloody Sunday Killings

Former Soldier Faces Trial for 1972 Bloody Sunday Killings

Channel 4 to Air Special on Trump's False Claims During UK Visit

Channel 4 to Air Special on Trump's False Claims During UK Visit

Starmer Criticizes Musk's Speech as Dangerous and Inflammatory

Starmer Criticizes Musk's Speech as Dangerous and Inflammatory

FBI: DNA Links Suspect to Charlie Kirk's Murder

FBI: DNA Links Suspect to Charlie Kirk's Murder

Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel

Qatar to Review Diplomatic and Economic Ties with Israel

Over 300 Korean Workers Flown Home on Korean Air Charter After Georgia Detention

Over 300 Korean Workers Flown Home on Korean Air Charter After Georgia Detention