August 15, 08.05, Summary of the night, Östergötland County

Published: August 15 2025

Here is the translated text: Follows a summary of the night's events in Östergötland County.

The police regional command center has handled between 22.00-07.00 a total of 90 cases related to Östergötland county.

22.37, Traffic accident, Finspång: Police are alerted to county road 1173 in the area of Risinge in Finspång. A 65-year-old man drove a car and swerved for an animal, likely a deer or a roe deer. The animal was not hit by the car. The evasive maneuver, however, meant that the man drove into a ditch. The man sustained some pain but is not seriously injured. He is taken to the hospital for examination. The vehicle suffered no major damage. No crime is suspected in connection with the incident.

23.33, Traffic offense, Norrköping: Police stop and check a car on Slottsgatan in Norrköping in a routine check. One of the passengers, an 18-year-old woman, is fined because she did not have a seatbelt on during the journey. The fine amount is 1,500 kronor.

00.11, Drunk driving, Linköping: Police stop and check a car on Nygatan in Linköping. The driver, a 60-year-old man, is suspected of being under the influence and is taken by the police for a blood test. The driver is suspected of gross unauthorized driving, drug driving, possession of narcotics, and narcotics offense own use. The owner of the vehicle, another 60-year-old man, is suspected of permitting unauthorized driving.

02.30, Assault, Norrköping: The police are alerted to a residence in Klingsberg in Norrköping due to an assault in a relationship. A 50-year-old man has been beaten by a 45-year-old woman. When the police arrive at the scene, the situation is calm and the man does not need hospital care. The woman is arrested, suspected of assault of a normal degree.