23 July 07.00, Summary evening and night, Västra Götaland County

Published: Wed 23 Jul 2025 07:00 CEST

The press spokesperson is on site. Below follows a selection of last night's events.

22:04 crime against knife law, Ulricehamn
Several people contact the police regarding a man running around on the street and stabbing in the air with a knife-like object. The man is said to have boarded a bus. The police contact the bus company to stop the bus and it stops at the Strängsered Road stop. The patrol secures the man and finds a bread knife. The man is apprehended in accordance with the law on intoxicated persons and a report of a serious crime against the knife law is drawn up.

22:40 assault, Gothenburg
The police receive several calls about an ongoing fight in Bergsjön. According to reports, a dozen people are involved. Several patrols go to the address. When they arrive, several of those involved have left. There are no reports of anyone needing medical care. A report regarding assault is drawn up.

23:10 attempt at robbery etc., Lidköping
Phone calls come in to the police regarding three people at Månesköldsgatan Street taking things from residents' gardens. A patrol searches the area and later finds several people who are suspected of committing crimes. When one of them is checked, a commotion arises. He is arrested, and is now detained, suspected of theft, attempted robbery, violent resistance, and assault on a public official. Another man is suspected of attempted robbery and theft.

01:00 vandalism through fire, Mölndal
An alarm is received by SOS regarding a vehicle fire on a parking lot in Åby. On site, it is determined that it is the cargo on a trailer that is burning. Initially, there is a risk of spreading to vegetation in the area. At present, it cannot be ruled out that a crime has been committed and a report of vandalism through fire is drawn up.

01:55 drunk driving, Gothenburg
The police initiate a pursuit due to a suspected drunk driving on E20 in Fräntorp. The driver heads towards Angered Center. The driver leaves the car and runs from the scene, but the patrol can shortly thereafter secure him. The man is taken in for testing. A report is drawn up regarding reckless driving, unauthorized driving, drunk driving, narcotics offense own use, and crime against the knife law.

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