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01 January 08.56, Summary of the night, Västerbotten County

Published: 01 January 2025

A selection of the police's work during the night.

New Year's Eve is estimated to have been normal from a police perspective. There has been a slightly higher inflow of cases to the police than a usual weekend night, many of which have been related to intoxication. The police have also taken up a number of reports of assault.

15 people have been apprehended according to the LOB (Act on the apprehension of intoxicated persons). One person in Umeå and one in Hemavan have been taken in for testing regarding suspected drug influence.

23:20, Vandalism, Umeå

Police and rescue services are alerted about a fire in a container. They head to the scene, the fire is extinguished. No reported personal injuries. The police are conducting an interview with witnesses at the scene, a report on vandalism is being prepared. There is currently no suspected perpetrator.

00:31, Fire, Umeå

Police and rescue services are alerted to an address on Tomtebo due to a fire in a trash room. The fire is extinguished. There are no reports of personal injuries in connection with the incident. A report on general reckless behavior is being prepared. There is currently no suspected perpetrator.

02:50, Drunk driving, Robertsfors

Police are checking a light truck. The driver, a man, blows positively in the police breathalyzer. He is arrested, suspected of gross drunk driving. An interview is being conducted with the man. A report is being prepared.