Shooting in Halmstad - man
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Shooting in Halmstad - man critically injured

A man in his 20s has been critically injured after being shot in Halmstad, police say. Two people have been arrested.

The police say that the man is "critically injured, but reportedly stable."

The alarm about loud bangs was received by police at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

An injured man was found in a stairwell at the scene. He was reportedly conscious when taken to hospital.

Two people were arrested shortly afterwards. They are suspected of attempted murder and aggravated weapons offenses.

"It concerns a man in his mid-30s and a man in his 20s," says Fredrik Svedemyr, press spokesperson for the police.

Police are continuing their investigation at the scene.

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