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Two teenagers arrested after murder in Eskilstuna
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Two teenagers arrested after murder in Eskilstuna

Two teenagers under 18 have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated harbouring of a criminal after the murder of a man in Eskilstuna, SVT Nyheter Sörmland reports.
Shooting at restaurant in Eskilstuna - teenagers arrested
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Shooting at restaurant in Eskilstuna - teenagers arrested

Two teenagers under the age of 18 have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the shooting in Eskilstuna on Monday night. Two more children - both under the age of 15 - were arrested but have been released because of their young age and are now in the care of social services
Long wait for elderly care in 2025 as over 7,000 had to wait more than three months
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Long wait for elderly care in 2025 as over 7,000 had to wait more than three months

Over three months - that is how long thousands of elderly people have had to wait to receive their social services. Now Ivo warns that elderly people are at risk of harm, both physically and mentally
14-year-old admits to contract killing in Norrköping as chief prosecutor says case sticks out
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14-year-old admits to contract killing in Norrköping as chief prosecutor says case sticks out

A child has confessed to a September shooting at a playground in Norrköping. Now, an evidentiary case is being brought against the boy, who is too young to be convicted of murder
Police cannot alert independent schools about a teacher suspected of child pornography
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Police cannot alert independent schools about a teacher suspected of child pornography

Police cannot warn independent schools when an employee is suspected of child pornography offenses as the principle of public disclosure does not apply to private employers.
Ildar Scar Galiyev is identified as an assassin for the Dalen criminal network
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Ildar Scar Galiyev is identified as an assassin for the Dalen criminal network

Ildar “Scar” Galiyev, who has been extradited from Greece, is described as one of Sweden’s worst criminals. He is suspected of being the mastermind behind several murders and bombings and has been identified as an assassin for the Dalen criminal network
Suspected rape at high school in Karlskoga under investigation
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Suspected rape at high school in Karlskoga under investigation

A suspected rape at a high school in Karlskoga is being investigated.
Ukraine receives 60 million from Sweden for healthcare and social care
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Ukraine receives 60 million from Sweden for healthcare and social care

Sweden is contributing an additional 60 million to Ukraine for children's healthcare and social services.
Children are being locked up without reason - a stain of shame
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Children are being locked up without reason - a stain of shame

Children and young people are being kept locked up in SiS homes across the country, even though they are ready to be discharged, a new review shows. This is contrary to human rights, says Fredrik Malmberg, director of the Swedish Institute for Human Rights
12-year-old murder suspect in Malmö retracts confession
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12-year-old murder suspect in Malmö retracts confession

A 12-year-old boy who previously confessed to a fatal December shooting in Oxie, Malmö, has withdrawn his confession, P3 Krim reports.
The alarm about violence: doing far too little
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The alarm about violence: doing far too little

Many people who are subjected to violence within the family or a close relationship have had extensive contact with authorities - but still have not received help. This is shown by a review carried out by the National Board of Health and Welfare
This Week's Movies and Series - Sleepless in Stockholm
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This Week's Movies and Series - Sleepless in Stockholm

A virus creates an insomnia epidemic in Stockholm in "Vaka", and the Gaza drama "Hind Rajab" is in theaters. Here are this week's movies and series
Government announces lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for most serious crimes
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Government announces lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for most serious crimes

The government proposes lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 13 for the most serious crimes. A 13-year-old convicted of murder could face one to two years in juvenile detention
Stockholm police starts group focused only on honor crimes
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Stockholm police starts group focused only on honor crimes

As the first region in the country, the Stockholm Police is starting a special unit that will work only on honor crimes. These are serious cases requiring specialized handling, says National Police Chief Petra Lundh
Suspicious letter sent to Växjö social services deemed harmless
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Suspicious letter sent to Växjö social services deemed harmless

The National Bomb Protection Unit has investigated a suspicious letter sent to the social services department in Växjö. The contents of the letter are deemed to be harmless
Police can order gang recruitment ads removed within one hour
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Police can order gang recruitment ads removed within one hour

The government wants to give police the right to demand that posts aimed at recruiting young people into crime be removed from social media. "We are not going all the way with this, but it is a step forward," says National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh
Seven charged with threats and arson against politicians in Stockholm County
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Seven charged with threats and arson against politicians in Stockholm County

Five men and two women are being charged with a series of serious crimes targeting politicians and civil servants in Stockholm County. The case is linked to three children in care who are alleged to have been abducted
Government to formulate zero vision against men's violence against women
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Government to formulate zero vision against men's violence against women

The government will take the initiative to formulate a "zero vision" against men's violence against women. In addition, a special ministerial council will be established, writes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in an op-ed in Aftonbladet
Man in his 20s arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to the murder of a 21-year-old man in Oxie, Malmö
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Man in his 20s arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to the murder of a 21-year-old man in Oxie, Malmö

A man in his 20s has been detained on probable cause, on suspicion of being an accessory to the murder of a 21-year-old man in Oxie, Malmö, P4 Malmöhus reports.
Strömmer wants to see a cultural shift in social services
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Strömmer wants to see a cultural shift in social services

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer wants the police to push schools and social services to improve how they share information about children at risk of being recruited by gangs. We can only protect children if everyone who has information shares it, he says
Another person arrested after Oxie murder in Malmö
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Another person arrested after Oxie murder in Malmö

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder of a 21-year-old in the Oxie district of Malmö.
Borlänge man in his 30s convicted of murder after beating 75-year-old with hammer
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Borlänge man in his 30s convicted of murder after beating 75-year-old with hammer

A man in his 30s is sentenced by Falu District Court to 18 years in prison for the murder of a man in Borlänge.
Two women arrested after murder in Oxie
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Two women arrested after murder in Oxie

Two young women arrested after murder in Oxie
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Two young women arrested after murder in Oxie

Two women have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the fatal shooting in Oxie on the outskirts of Malmö on Friday. The prosecutor also confirms that a twelve-year-old boy has previously been a suspect
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