January 1, 08:28, Summary of the night, Örebro County

Published: Thu 1 Jan 2026 08:28 CET

New Year's Eve in the Örebro police district.

22.24 Karlskoga. The Act on Flammable and Explosive Substances. Man suspected of handling fireworks for 18 years. Seizure and contact with guardians.

23.59 Örebro. Unlawful Threats. A 40-year-old man suspected of uttering threats against a woman of the same age. Crimes in a close relationship.

00.17 Örebro, Garphyttan. Assault. A 45-year-old man was subjected to assault by a man of unclear age. The man stood on his farm and fired fireworks when a man came and assaulted the victim and uttered threats. The perpetrator was not apprehended but the incident is well-documented.

00.45 Degerfors. Gross Negligence. Several youths shoot fireworks at a gas station. No suspicion has been delivered yet but the case is documented.

00.52 Örebro. Fire. Fire in a dumpster. Witnesses saw people entering the dumpster with fireworks and then a fire broke out. A report of gross negligence was filed.

00.59 Örebro. Unlawful Threats. A 20-year-old man suspected of unlawful threats after threatening two 30-year-old women. Nightclub environment in the city center. The man was removed.

01.03 Örebro. Assault. A 20-year-old woman was subjected to assault by an unknown perpetrator. Nightclub environment in the city center.

01.30 Askersund. Assault. A 20-year-old man suspected of assault, minor. The victim is a woman of the same age. The man was refused from the scene. Nightclub environment.

02.02 Örebro. Assault. A 20-year-old woman was subjected to assault by a woman of the same age. The women have counter-accused each other for assault. Nightclub environment in the city center.

02.08 Örebro. Rape. A 20-year-old man was arrested suspected of raping a 20-year-old woman. Nightclub environment in the city center. The woman was taken to the hospital. The man is now detained.

03.17 Örebro. Assault. A 35-year-old woman was subjected to assault by a man of the same age. The man was apprehended. Nightclub environment in the city center.

During the night, nine people were taken into custody for intoxication according to the Act on the Deprivation of Liberty of a Person with a Liquor-Induced Intoxication. Four people under the age of 15 were transported home to their guardians. A total of 165 cases were handled from 22.00 on New Year's Eve.