December 26, 06.58, Evening and night summary, Västra Götaland County

Published: Fri 26 Dec 2025 06:58 CET

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

21:09 Stenungsund, disorder law
The public contacts the police about a group of young people who are alleged to be throwing firecrackers and shooting rockets at a commercial property in Stora Höga. A police patrol goes to the scene, where four 15-year-old boys are found and checked. All are suspected of violating the disorder law. A report is made and the guardians are contacted. The commercial property appears to have suffered no material damage. 

22:16 Trollhättan, narcotics crime
Residents at Kronogården see a man break into an apartment by smashing the window of a balcony door. The police are alerted to the address. The man is found in the apartment, which turns out to be his own home. Since he shows signs of being under the influence of narcotics, the man is taken for testing. He is also suspected of violating the knife law, a report is made. 

22:44 Skövde, assault
A police patrol witnesses an assault on Rådhusgatan and intervenes. A 30-year-old man is alleged to have hit a 20-year-old man in the face with a clenched fist. No information about ambulance needs. A report is made regarding assault. 

22:53 Grästorp, break-in
A property owner contacts the police regarding a break-in. The perpetrator(s) appear to have entered through a loft door. Among other things, jewelry is said to have been taken. The police have been on the scene and secured information for the investigation. A report is made regarding break-in and theft, serious crime. 

23:16 Härryda, vandalism
The public hears loud noises and sees two people vandalizing a bus stop near Härryda Church. No people left on the scene when the police arrive. The patrol searches the area, but finds no suspect. A report is made regarding vandalism. 

23:40 Mark, traffic offense
The police stop a car for a check in Skene. The driver, a 20-year-old man, lacks a driver's license and is therefore suspected of unauthorized driving. A report is made. 

02:32 Göteborg, severe assault
The police are alerted to Linnéplatsen, where a 40-year-old man has been stabbed in the leg with a sharp object. The victim is taken to the hospital, awake and able to speak. The police search the area around the crime scene, including with a dog, but do not find any suspected person. The incident is being investigated as assault, serious crime. 

03:00 Göteborg, severe assault
The public alerts the police to a assault at the Björsared bus stop, where the ticket inspector has seen two men attacking a third man. The perpetrators then left the scene. The police and ambulance are sent to the address, where a injured 25-year-old man is found. He is taken to the hospital by ambulance. Awake and able to speak, but initially has difficulty explaining what happened. The police check the bus that runs on the route and search the area around the crime scene, including with a dog. No suspected person is found. A report is made regarding assault, serious crime.