Man fell into the water
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Man fell into the water in Klintehamn as police investigate attempted murder

A man in his 40s has sustained life-threatening injuries after falling into the water in Klintehamn on Gotland. A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police say.

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At 6 a.m. this morning, SOS was alerted that a person had fallen from the quay into the water. The man was taken to hospital by air ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

At 11:30 a.m., police told the newspaper that the man's condition had stabilized somewhat.

A man was arrested at the scene, and prosecutors have decided during the day that the suspect should be detained after questioning.

"We have formally initiated a criminal investigation that is classified as attempted murder," says Ola Österling, press spokesperson for the police, to Helagotland.

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