August 26, 12:27, Murder/homicide, Karlstad

Passersby have seen a body lying in the water. Police, ambulance and rescue services are on the scene and work is ongoing.

Update 13.33: A person has been found dead in the water. Technicians are called to the scene, which is cordoned off to carry out an investigation.

The legal situation is currently unclear and will be determined based on what is found at the scene.

The body has not been identified and therefore the relatives have not been notified.

Update:

A preliminary investigation into murder has been initiated due to the discovery of a dead person in the water in Karlstad. Circumstances suggest that it cannot be ruled out that a crime was committed.