
Today's press spokesperson is on site. Below follows a selection of the night's events.
04:49, fire – Falköping
Residents at Margaretagatan hear a loud bang that turns out to be a fully developed fire in a car. Police have been on site to assist the rescue services and filed a report on damage caused by fire.
02:16, assault – Falköping
Police are called to Sankt Olofsgatan after a report of some kind of disturbance. A man is said to have been beaten bloody by several perpetrators who then left. Police have been on site to identify suspects and hear the victim. The beaten man is taken to hospital by ambulance. Unclear extent of injuries. A woman is also taken to hospital for a check-up. She is not said to have been beaten. The report is filed as aggravated assault. Currently, no suspect is identified.
00:48, assault – Bengtsfors
A report is received via SOS about an injured man at a hotel in Majbergsdal. According to the informant, the man was beaten by one or more perpetrators. The identified perpetrators had already left when the alarm was received. Police arrive at the scene, but the injured man is taken to hospital before the patrol arrives. Unclear extent of injuries. Police have conducted an interview and taken initial investigative measures. The report is filed as aggravated assault.
22:57, unlawful threats – Gothenburg
Hotel staff on Kungsportsavenyn report a violent guest. The identified man is said to have been refused service in the bar and in connection with it became aggressive. Security personnel have taken control of the man during the police's arrival time. After he has sobered up, he will be heard regarding suspicion of unlawful threats with hate crime motives.