Teen Assaulted with Weapon on Växjö Bus; Police Seek Suspects

» Published: March 23 2025

Teen Assaulted with Weapon on Växjö Bus; Police Seek Suspects
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A boy under 15 years old has been assaulted by two people on a bus in Växjö.

The police are looking for two perpetrators who are also believed to be in their teens. A preliminary investigation into assault and aggravated weapons offense has been initiated, the police write on their website.

The boy is said to have been assaulted with a weapon-like object as a blunt instrument. It is unclear how badly injured he is.

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