January 31 07.00, Summary evening and night, Västra Götaland County

Published: Sat 31 Jan 2026 06:59 CET

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

22:15 Gothenburg, unlawful entry
The public sees a man who is standing inside the Liseberg area. The amusement park is closed, and the witness contacts the police. During the patrol's approach, the man is found by a security guard. A report is drawn up regarding unlawful entry. 

23:54 Tidaholm, traffic accident
Police are sent to Highway 26, where a car has driven off the road. The driver, a man, tells the police that he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. The man is taken away by ambulance. Awake and able to speak, he reported back pain. Otherwise, the extent of the injury is unknown. The incident is initially classified as reckless driving. 

01:03 Tjörn, arson
An alarm is received about an apartment fire in Bleket, police and other emergency services are sent to the scene. No person is reported to be in the residence. Shortly after 2 o'clock, the fire service reports that the fire is extinguished, but that afterburning is ongoing. No information is available about anyone being seriously injured in connection with the fire, unknown extent of material damage. The police have initiated an investigation into arson, a technical examination will be carried out at a later time. There is currently no suspect in the case. 

01:59 Trollhättan, assault
Outside a bar, a police patrol finds a man who says he has been assaulted by four unknown people. Unknown extent of injury, no information about the need for emergency medical care. A report is filed regarding assault. No suspect in the case at present. 

03:32 Gothenburg, assault
At Järntorget, a man calls a police patrol's attention and says he has been assaulted by an unknown perpetrator. The assault is said to have consisted of kicks and blows, a report is filed. The man is taken to the hospital for examination. Awake and able to speak, otherwise unknown extent of injury. 

Local police district Storgöteborg, assault
The police receive a report that a man has hit his wife in their shared residence. Police are sent to the address where the man is found and arrested, suspected of assault. The man is also suspected of child abuse, as minor children were present at the time of the alleged offense. The woman did not need hospital care.

Local police district Alingsås, assault
During the night, the police arrested a man suspected of assaulting a woman he has a relationship with. The man is said to have kicked the woman over and also hit her head against the floor. The woman has facial injuries, but did not need emergency medical care.

More reports

January 31, 01.10, Drunk Driving, Landskrona

Published: Sat 31 Jan 2026 06:27 CET

31 January 03.34, Fire, Trelleborg

Published: Sat 31 Jan 2026 06:24 CET

January 31, 02.15, Fire, Västervik

Published: Sat 31 Jan 2026 06:20 CET

30 January 21.45, Other, Halland County

Published: Fri 30 Jan 2026 21:45 CET

30 January 21.45, Other, Västra Götaland County

Published: Fri 30 Jan 2026 21:45 CET

January 30, 21:02, Traffic accident, Ängelholm

Published: Fri 30 Jan 2026 21:35 CET

30 January 19.47, Fylleri/LOB, Luleå

Published: Fri 30 Jan 2026 21:16 CET

January 30, 17:38, Traffic Offence, Dorotea

Published: Fri 30 Jan 2026 21:06 CET