August 31, 08.23, Summary of the night, Norrbotten County

The hours of 00-07, nine people have been apprehended for intoxication, of which one is suspected of violent resistance.

The police have also carried out several checks of people and vehicles that have not resulted in any suspicion of a crime. There have also been reports of assault in a pub environment and fines have been issued for playing disturbing music from vehicles.

Here follows a selection of the night's events:

00:55 Fire, Älvsbyn
Larm about a fire in a villa north of Älvsbyn is received. It is unclear how the fire started, so an investigation into arson is initiated. The area is cordoned off for later investigation by the police's technicians.

02:12 Assault, Luleå
Reports are received that a man in Innerstaden has been beaten. There is no known suspect initially. The police are conducting an interrogation and a report of assault is to be drawn up.

03:17 Vandalism, fraud, Luleå
Reports are received that guests at a pub have left the premises without paying for themselves, and they are also said to have urinated in a room. It is unclear who the suspects are initially. A report of vandalism and fraud is to be drawn up.

06:39 Wildlife accident, Kiruna
A wildlife accident on E10 at Kauppinen is reported to the police. A car and an elk are involved. The driver has a neck injury according to available information. Hunters are contacted to check on the elk.