
Alarm about detonation.
Police received a report of an explosion at 02:26 at the southern square in Västerås.
The cause of the incident and what exploded is unclear. Minor damage has been found on a door and facade belonging to a property. An investigation is underway regarding public destruction and gross violation of the law on flammable and explosive substances has been initiated.
No one has been physically injured.
No one has been detained.
Police are working to create a correct situation report through interviews and other investigative measures. In connection with this, a suspected dangerous object has been found. Several residents in the area have been evacuated as a result of this. Several police capabilities are therefore working on the case.
Police have no further information to release at this time.