Shootings, gangs, court cases and police news from across Sweden.
The investigation into a teenage boy detained on suspicion of preparing to commit murder in connection with a school in Söderhamn has been closed, Söderhamns-Kuriren reports.
CrimeA 16-year-old boy in Västerås has been convicted of raping a 13-year-old child, Sveriges Radio P4 Västmanland reports.
CrimeA woman has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man in his 70s in Ockelbo.
CrimeOne of the students arrested on suspicion of assault at Sigtuna School is now suspected of additional crimes.
CrimeTwo more people are suspected of assault and have been assigned public defenders in connection with the large police operation in Uppsala on Sunday. This is clear from documents from the district court seen by TT.
CrimeThe prosecutor handling the case following a major police operation in Uppsala on Sunday says the victims are boys. One person has been detained after eight people were arrested.
CrimeA 45-year-old man has been acquitted by the Court of Appeal of charges of raping a child and committing child pornography offences, P4 Norrbotten reports.
CrimeThe so-called Dawn Pyromaniac has been convicted of another crime, TV4 Nyheterna reports.
CrimeA mother in Trelleborg has been sentenced to three years in prison by Ystad District Court for abusing her children over several years, P4 Malmöhus reports.
CrimeThe girl repeatedly reported that her foster father was abusing her, but social services still forced her to stay in his home. The 17-year-old was moved only after recording his sexual advances. The man has now been sentenced to prison for seven counts of rape of a child.
CrimeAnother person has been arrested in connection with the investigation into the murder of a 24-year-old woman in Älvsjö.
CrimeThe 18-year-old man suspected of the school attack in Fagersta should undergo a mental health assessment, the Probation Service says in its personal investigation.
CrimeGerman Shepherd Sid has been named Police Dog of the Year 2026 for his successful work against serious crime in the Stockholm region.
CrimeThe number of children and young people involved in serious crimes linked to organized crime is significantly higher than expected, according to a new survey by the National Board of Health and Welfare, Sveriges Radio’s Ekot reports.
CrimeEight people were arrested in a major police operation in Uppsala on Sunday. One man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault, while the other seven have been released but remain suspects, according to the Swedish Prosecution Authority.
CrimeA 14-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to the murder of a 24-year-old woman at a sports hall in Älvsjö, south of Stockholm. She is suspected of the crime on probable cause.
CrimePolice have not yet arrested any suspects in the fatal shooting in Bagarmossen, in southern Stockholm, on Friday afternoon.
CrimePolice have arrested another man linked to a global drug network. The man, who police say holds a senior position at a real estate company, has been remanded in custody on suspicion of serious money laundering.
CrimeThe 24-year-old woman who was shot dead in a sports hall in southern Stockholm last Friday was honored with a minute of silence on Wednesday evening.
CrimeCriminal gangs are recruiting children and young people to commit fraud through online ads. Police have identified more than 70 young people who responded to the ads, Dagens Nyheter reports.
CrimeA convicted murderer who was placed in a women’s institution after changing his legal gender is being moved back to a men’s institution, Expressen reports.
CrimeHe is suspected of orchestrating a deadly bombing and several shootings, among other crimes. Now gang member Ildar Galiyev is being charged with involvement in four murders and a number of other serious acts of violence in 2023 and 2024. It is a gigantic indictment, says prosecutor Mats Ihlbom.
CrimeA man in his 20s who was arrested in Spain in August on suspicion of serious crimes has been extradited to Sweden and detained, prosecutors tell SVT Nyheter.
CrimeA man in his 20s was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murdering another young man in Gothenburg, Göteborgs-Posten reports.
CrimePolice are investigating a suspected attempted murder in Norrtälje. One man has been arrested, and another has been seriously injured.
CrimeA 19-year-old man has been sentenced by the Court of Appeal to 14 years in prison for ordering an arson attack on a social worker’s home. The motive is believed to have been revenge for a placement decision.
CrimeAnother teenage boy has been arrested in connection with the murder in Älvsjö. The two teenagers previously arrested on suspicion of murder have been remanded in custody by Södertörn District Court. They are also suspected of preparing to murder another person.
CrimeOn Tuesday, police warned motorists about slippery roads in the counties of Gävleborg, Uppsala and Västmanland.
CrimeResidents of Älvsjö describe a sense of insecurity and reluctance to let their children go out alone following the fatal shooting of a young woman in a sports hall. Detention hearings will be held on Tuesday for two teenagers suspected of the crime.
CrimeA man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for aggravated child pornography after more than 28,800 child pornography files were found on his computer, Jönköpings-Posten reports.
CrimeIt has been a dark day on the roads, especially in western Sweden, where at least three fatal accidents have occurred. Police are now warning of slippery roads and urging road users to take it easy.
CrimeTwo men, aged 40 and 45, will be remanded in custody on Monday evening on suspicion of aggravated rape of two girls in Malmö.
CrimeTwo people have been arrested after an 85-year-old man was found dead in a home in Kramfors, police write on their website.
CrimeA man in his 20s shaved a woman’s pubic area against her will at a nursing home in Vännäs municipality. He has been sentenced to one year in prison for sexual assault, P4 Västerbotten reports.
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Police are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
CrimeA ten-year-old boy has been injured in an accident at a motocross track outside Kalmar. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit, Barometern reports.
SwedenThe Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice chairwoman, Ida Gabrielsson, says on X.
Swedish politicsAfter decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
SwedenThe scent of grazing crustaceans can be used in a warning system for toxic algal blooms. The method could provide up to seven weeks’ advance warning of outbreaks.
SwedenA man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Umeå, police said.
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The rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
World politicsThe flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
ConflictsBritish police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
ConflictsFrench prosecutors have decided to open an attempted murder investigation after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at gendarmes during clashes at a large demonstration in Paris.
WorldPortuguese police have stormed tent camps in Lisbon and Porto set up in protest against soaring housing prices. Thirteen people have been arrested, and several are reported to have been injured.
ConflictsViolence broke out in several places in Germany in connection with large demonstrations on Saturday. There are now calls for harsh punishments for those responsible. The rioters and looters will be identified and held accountable. This violence must be met with harsh punishments, says Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.
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The stock market has turned downwards after several AI-linked companies failed to meet expectations. Tech giants have invested trillions in a short time, and investors now want to know whether it is worth it. “The big cloud of concern is the enormous investments American companies are currently making in data centers and AI,” says Maria Landeborn, a savings economist at Danske Bank.
TechnologyHandelsbanken's currency forecast suggests the euro and US dollar could weaken against the Swedish krona by summer 2027, potentially making holidays abroad somewhat cheaper for people spending kronor. The forecast is conditional, not a promise.
BusinessThe number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessThe decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
BusinessThe European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?
BusinessBinance announces that withdrawals from the crypto exchange will gradually resume on Sunday. At the same time, the FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the multi-billion-dollar heist targeting the crypto platform.
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Reigning champions Arsenal sit alone at the top of the Premier League. The London club beat Liverpool, featuring Alexander Isak, 1-0 - Arsenal’s first win at Anfield in 14 years.
FootballAndreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon - on his marathon debut. It’s practically impossible, says running icon Anders Gärderud to Radiosporten.
SportsThe Swedish football derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg was halted after unrest broke out in the stands. Several people were arrested.
FootballVäxjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
Ice hockeyAndreas Almgren wins the New York Marathon. The Swede dominated the race, winning the major event in his marathon debut in 2:06:01. The victory also qualifies him for the marathon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
SportsHammarby beat Swedish champions Uppsala 7–0 away, as expected. Despite the win, Häcken can secure the league title on its own on Monday.
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Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
EntertainmentAmerican film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & filmThe year's best book for nine- to twelve-year-olds has been chosen. “Smoke” by Linda Johansson has won the Children's Radio Book Prize.
EntertainmentHeidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
EntertainmentThere has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
TV & filmAfter two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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Sweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.
Living in SwedenIn Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.
Living in SwedenSweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
SwedenThere are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.
SwedenSwedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.
Living in SwedenSweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
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