02 May 08.08, Summary of the night, Västernorrland County

Seven people have been taken into custody for drunkenness, one of whom is suspected of minor narcotics offenses for personal use. The police have also carried out several checks on people and vehicles that have not resulted in any suspicion of crime.

Here follows a selection of the night's events:

22:16 Attempted assault, Örnsköldsvik
Police are dispatched to central Örnsköldsvik due to reports of fireworks being shot from a car at other people. The police check the car and two people in their upper teens are suspected of attempted assault. Fireworks are found in the car and seized. An interview is held and a report is drawn up. The custodial parents are contacted.

01:17 Drunk driving, Örnsköldsvik
A car is stopped and checked south of Örnsköldsvik. The driver lacks a driving permit and suspicion arises that he is under the influence of narcotics. A blood test is performed and a report is to be drawn up regarding unauthorized driving and suspected drunk driving as well as minor narcotics offenses, personal use.

01:25 Traffic offense, Sundsvall
Police stop and check a tractor in Sundsvall. It is suspected of driving faster than the allowed speed for the vehicle type and the driver is suspected of unauthorized driving. The custodial parents are contacted as the driver is a minor. The tractor is seized for technical examination, the driver's license is confiscated, and a report is to be drawn up.

03:28 Assault, Sundsvall
Reports are received that a person has been assaulted outdoors in central Sundsvall. No suspect is reported to be on the scene. The police find the victim and talk to witnesses. There are no reports of anyone needing to visit the emergency department. The police's work leads to a man being brought in for questioning. The man, in his 20s, is suspected of assault. The prosecutor has decided to detain him.

A wild animal accident has been reported to the police in the morning. There are no reports of personal injuries.