December 20, 07.50, Summary of the night, Östergötland County

The regional police headquarters has handled around 160 cases between 22:00 and 07:00 that concern Östergötland County.

Man arrested during house search
Shortly after 22:00, the police begin a house search at an address in Motala due to a suspected theft. Upon arrival, some stolen goods are found, as well as a weapon-like object that cannot be ruled out as being sharp. A man in his 30s who is present at the address is arrested on suspicion of theft and serious firearm offenses. He has been detained by the prosecutor later that night.

Suspected robbery in Linköping
Around 01:00, the police are contacted about two unknown individuals approaching two young men in Vasastaden and threatening them to force them to hand over their belongings. The police have been searching for suspects in the area, but none have been found. A report of robbery is later filed. Neither of the affected men has suffered physical harm in connection with the incident.

Break-in into a car
Security guards contact the police at 02:30 after discovering a car that has been broken into on S:t Persgatan in central Norrköping. There are glass shards both inside and outside the car, and it appears that someone entered the vehicle using a bottle. A report of vandalism and theft is filed.

Assault in a residence
The police are contacted around 05:00 about an assault that occurred in a residence in Ljungsbro. A man is said to have been attacked by two people who entered the residence and hit him. The police arrived at the address after the incident and spoke with the victim, who did not require immediate medical attention. No one has been detained after the incident, and the police are continuing to work on the case, which is currently classified as assault and unlawful threats.

Aside from this, the police have handled many cases related to intoxication and brawls. They have also conducted a large number of routine checks on their own initiative or following reports from the public.