January 1 09.43, Summary of the night, Västernorrland County

Published: Thu 1 Jan 2026 09:43 CET

A selection of New Year's Eve police activity from 00:00-07:00.

Since midnight, six people in Sundsvall have been taken into custody according to the LOB, the law on the apprehension of intoxicated persons. One of them is said to have been subjected to assault. Three people have also been taken into custody in Sollefteå, one in Örnsköldsvik and one in Ånge, 

00:01 Break-in, Sundsvall
Police are ordered to Ljustadalen due to a suspected residential break-in. Unknown perpetrators are said to have entered an apartment. It is unclear if anyone has been apprehended. A report of theft through break-in is drawn up.

00:02 Aggravated assault, Sundsvall
Police are ordered to Skönsberg where a woman is said to have been bitten by a dog. She is said to have been bitten in the forearm. She is taken to medical care by ambulance. The injury situation is unknown. Two people, a woman and a man, are arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault as there is suspicion that they intentionally allowed the dog to bite the woman. After interrogation, the prosecutor has decided to detain them. The county administrative board is contacted regarding the dog. 

00:22 Drunk driving, Timrå
Police are alerted to a single-vehicle accident on county road 684. According to the caller, the car collided with something and smoke is coming from the car. The driver, a woman, blows positively in the breathalyzer. A report of gross drunk driving is drawn up. An interrogation is held. 

00:38 Harassment, Örnsköldsvik
Police are contacted regarding a disturbance at a gas station. Several people are said to be involved. It is said to have been very chaotic at the scene. The police go there to find out what happened. A young man is suspected of harassment, attempted assault, minor narcotics offense, and violent resistance and violence against a public official.

00:39 Fire, Kramfors
Police are alerted to a fire in a container at a grocery store in Nyland. A report of arson is drawn up.

01:17 Drunk driving with narcotics, Örnsköldsvik
Police stop and inspect a car on Gullänget. The driver, a man, is suspected of being under the influence of narcotics and is taken for a blood test. A report of drunk driving with narcotics and minor narcotics offense through personal use is drawn up.

01:36 Fire, Sundsvall
Police are alerted to a fire in a multi-family house in Sundsbruk. It is said that no personal injuries have occurred. It is said to have been smoke-filled in the stairwell. A report of general carelessness is drawn up. There is no suspect in the case.

02:02 Theft of a vehicle, Timrå
Police are contacted regarding a suspected drunk driving incident. The police go there and find a woman at the wheel. The car is suspected of being taken and is seized. A report of theft of a vehicle is drawn up. 

02:40 Aggravated assault, Sundsvall
Police are contacted regarding an assault outside. A minor is said to have subjected another minor to sexual harassment and aggravated assault. The complainant is checked by ambulance personnel but there is no information that they were taken to medical care. A report is drawn up and the guardians are contacted. The parties involved are not known to each other previously.

03:04 Assault, Timrå
Police are contacted regarding an assault. The police go there. A man is said to have been assaulted. He is taken to medical care. The injury situation is unknown. A report of assault is drawn up. No person is detained in the case. 

04:04 Assault, Timrå
Police are contacted regarding an assault. The police go there to find out what happened. Two people are said to have been subjected to assault. A report of assault is drawn up. There is no suspect in the case.

06:00 Drunk driving with narcotics, Kramfors
Police stop and inspect a car. The driver, a man, is suspected of being under the influence of narcotics and is taken for a blood test. A report of drunk driving with narcotics is drawn up.