February 21 07.10, Summary of the night, Norrbotten County

Published: Sat 21 Feb 2026 07:27 CET

A selection of last night's police activities between 00:00-07:00.

Five people have been taken in for testing after suspicion of minor narcotics offenses.

00:06 Traffic control, Boden
Police have conducted a traffic control on Kyrkgatan in Boden's city center. All those checked were without fault.

00:33 Traffic control, Piteå
Police have checked traffic on county road 933 in Hortlax, Piteå. All those checked were without fault.

01:37 Assault, Boden
Police were contacted regarding an assault in the city center. A man is said to have been assaulted by another person, according to available information. Police have been on the scene and spoken with those involved. A report of assault has been made. There was no acute need for medical care.

02:16 Traffic control, Piteå
Police have conducted a traffic control on Västergatan in the city center. All checked were without fault.

02:21 Traffic control, Luleå
Police have conducted a traffic control on Mjölkuddsvägen in Luleå. All checked were without fault.

06:09 Traffic control, Piteå
Police have conducted a traffic control on county road 506 in Piteå. All checked were without fault.

Other: Two wildlife accidents without personal injury have been reported to the police. They occurred at Hellnerstadion in Gällivare and on national road 97 Norra Bredåker, Boden. 

Update at 07:44:

03:07 Serious assault, Luleå
Police were contacted regarding a man who is said to have stolen a bicycle and subjected another man to a serious assault on Malmudden in Luleå. Police are on their way there. The injured party is taken to medical care by ambulance. The extent of the injury is unknown.

The suspected man is no longer on the scene. He is arrested in his absence and detained for a few hours later. The man, in his mid-30s, is now detained suspected of serious assault and theft.

The parties involved are said to be slightly acquainted with each other.