Man shot by police after
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Man shot by police after attempted murder suspicion in Svalöv

The man who was shot in the leg by police on Tuesday is suspected of several crimes, including attempted murder. Before his arrest, he chased several people with a sharp object in a residential area in Svalöv.

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The man is suspected of several cases of aggravated threats against an official, as well as aggravated violations of the Knife Act, aggravated unlawful threats and attempted murder, police write on their website.

The police fired live rounds at the man, who was hit in the leg. He was taken to hospital.

Because the police fired live rounds, the incident will be investigated by the police's Special Investigations Department.

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