Social media dispute preceded deadly
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Social media dispute preceded deadly beach stabbing in Stenungsund

A young man died after being seriously injured during a fight at a swimming area in Stenungsund. The prosecutor now says the incident was preceded by a conflict on social media, writes Göteborgs-Posten.

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The man is believed to have died as a result of stab wounds.

"Two people had been involved in a discussion on social media and then it escalated. What I can say is that it is not a coincidence that they met on the beach," prosecutor Sonja Seligmann told the newspaper.

Between ten and fifteen people were reportedly at the scene at the time of the incident.

What I can say is that it is not a coincidence that they met on the beach, says Seligmann.

Another person was taken to hospital after the incident. Four people have been arrested after the incident on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

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