"He is suspected of having subjected a preschool-age girl to a serious sexual offense," says prosecutor Fredrik Beijar in a press release.
The incident is said to have occurred on October 1 and the man was arrested as a suspect on probable grounds on Sunday. He denies the crime.
He was suspended from his duties as soon as the allegations became known, according to the school principal in Flen Municipality, speaking to ekuriren.
It's absolutely horrific. We must, however, be clear that this is under investigation and he is suspected. But it's clearly absolutely terrible, says school principal Henrik Ljungqvist to the newspaper.
The municipality has activated its crisis group. Guardians at the affected preschool have been informed during the morning. Ljungqvist urges worried parents to contact the municipality.
It's extremely important to talk to your children in the right way about this.
