Security zone introduced: "Something must be done"

Tomorrow morning, a security zone will be set up by the police in the Hageby district of Norrköping. I don't think it will help, but I hope, says Wedad Bithyou who lives in the area.

» Updated: July 31 2024

» Published: June 04 2024

Security zone introduced: "Something must be done"
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This morning, the police are setting up a security zone in the Hageby district in Norrköping.

Under the night until Monday, two men were shot dead in Hageby in Norrköping. After the murders, residents of Hageby expressed both shock and despair.

On Wednesday, the police are setting up a security zone in Hageby – it is the first time this has happened in Sweden.

Barbro Ekberg lives in the neighborhood. She welcomes the fact that more police are expected to be visible in Hageby.

Barbro Ekberg expects the police to conduct inspections with judgment, even though she has no clear understanding of what impact the security zone will have on safety.

Wedad Bithyou believes that insecurity has increased in Hageby. She hopes that the security zone will improve the situation.

Ritta Yousef is positive about the security zone being set up.

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