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Case of Incorrect Guardianship Taken Up in Supreme Court

A notable case in Västernorrland where an 80-year-old man was wrongly convicted of guardianship is being taken up by the Supreme Court, reports Örnsköldsviks Allehanda. .

Case of Incorrect Guardianship Taken Up in Supreme Court

Police Officer Convicted - Source Had Large Quantity of Drugs

A high-profile police officer is sentenced to day-fines for dereliction of duty, after it emerged that a source of the man had committed a serious narcotics offense. According to the prosecutor, the police officer was aware of the criminal activity, which he himself denies.

Police Officer Convicted - Source Had Large Quantity of Drugs

The Union at Northvolt: "Very strained situation"

The situation is strained and acute. This is the picture presented by the management to the trade union at crisis-ridden Northvolt.

The Union at Northvolt: "Very strained situation"

The Giant Sensation: The Hidden Gem Gets a Chance in Baku

Alex Douglas was the big surprise when Jon Dahl Tomasson selected the national team squad last week. And the former Västerås player will also get the chance to start in his first national team match.

The Giant Sensation: The Hidden Gem Gets a Chance in Baku

"The Waste Queen" in court for Think Pink scandal

Think Pink was paid to sort waste, but instead the company dumped hundreds of thousands of tons of waste at 21 locations in Sweden, claims the prosecutor. Now the trial of Sweden's largest environmental crime has begun.

"The Waste Queen" in court for Think Pink scandal

The Think Pink Scandal in Five Points

The trial in what is described as Sweden's largest environmental scandal has begun – and will continue until May next year. Here is the Think Pink scandal in five points.

The Think Pink Scandal in Five Points

"Trash Queen" at the Center of Historic Environmental Scandal

"The Trash Queen" Bella Nilsson went from celebrated entrepreneur to main person in Sweden's largest environmental scandal. The CEO of the discredited waste company Think Pink is now looking forward to defending herself as the nearly 100-day-long trial begins.

"Trash Queen" at the Center of Historic Environmental Scandal

Security guards forced reporter to delete pictures after match

A reporter at Hallandsposten was forced to delete pictures from a meeting between Halmstad supporters and the team captain after the loss against Västerås. The guards also allegedly threatened to call the police.

Security guards forced reporter to delete pictures after match

Shooting in Västerås – investigated as attempted murder

The police in Västerås were alerted during the afternoon to the residential area Eriksborg where several people heard gunfire. Several patrols are on site to investigate the incident, which is being investigated as attempted murder and serious weapons offense.

Shooting in Västerås – investigated as attempted murder

So "Svennis" is honored on the football pitches

The legendary football coach Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson is being hailed on football pitches around the country. .

So "Svennis" is honored on the football pitches

"Child Soldiers" Sentenced to Long Prison Terms

Several minors have in the past year been sentenced to long prison terms for gang murders – without the law being changed. It has been possible all along.

"Child Soldiers" Sentenced to Long Prison Terms

Man charged with multiple knife attacks in Västerås

Four people were attacked by the same person at two different locations in Västerås in April. Now a 34-year-old man is being prosecuted, suspected of attempted murder, according to [SVT Västmanland](https://www.

Man charged with multiple knife attacks in Västerås

Northvolt moves from USA to Västerås

The battery manufacturer Northvolt is moving the development of what the company calls the next generation of lithium battery technology from California to Västerås, the company announced in a press release. The existing research and development department at Northvolt Labs in Västerås will be responsible.

Northvolt moves from USA to Västerås

Five to hospital after car overturns in Västerås

Five people in their 20s were taken to hospital after a car crash in Västerås, according to the police. One of the persons was reportedly pinned down in connection with the accident, according to [VLT.

Five to hospital after car overturns in Västerås

Threatened Culture: Free Theater Groups Shut Down

Many free theatre groups in Sweden are on their knees. Several have been forced to shut down.

Threatened Culture: Free Theater Groups Shut Down

"Beijing" turned it around in stoppage time in the bottom-of-the-table clash

Västerås was minutes away from taking three points when the bottom team visited IFK Norrköping at Platinumcars arena. Instead, they left Norrköping with zero points after "Peking" turned the match around to 2–1 on stoppage time.

"Beijing" turned it around in stoppage time in the bottom-of-the-table clash

Man arrested after aggravated assault at campsite

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault, the police write on their website. The police were alerted on Saturday evening to a campsite in Västerås where an assaulted person was found.

Man arrested after aggravated assault at campsite

The Gang's "Predatory Mentality" Cultivates New Conflicts

When influential criminals are released from prison, the police prepare for new conflicts – both between different networks and former friends, when released individuals feel cheated out of their share of the spoils. It's like a wolf pack where everyone just tears their share of the prey, says intelligence chief Jale Poljarevius.

The Gang's "Predatory Mentality" Cultivates New Conflicts

Stricter prison sentence for 16-year-old murderer

The Svea Court of Appeal increases the prison sentence for a 17-year-old boy, who shot and killed a young man in Västerås last summer. .

Stricter prison sentence for 16-year-old murderer

Norrköping's Nightmare – Last in the League

Norrköping's Allsvenskan nightmare season continues. After a late conceded goal against Västerås, the team is now last in Allsvenskan.

Norrköping's Nightmare – Last in the League

Man arrested after assault at campsite

A man has been arrested and a woman has been taken to hospital by ambulance after an assault during the night, the police write on their website. Several police patrols were alerted to the campsite in Västerås at around 2 am, where an injured woman was found.

Man arrested after assault at campsite

Mid-meal as a weapon against gang recruitment

A group of women stand and hand out snacks in Jordbro south of Stockholm – to make it harder for criminal gangs to recruit children in the area. If the children receive snacks from us, there is a lower risk that they will accept something from a criminal and get drawn into something, says Fatou Ann, who is the coordinator for Mamma United in Haninge.

Mid-meal as a weapon against gang recruitment

Shots fired at door in Västerås

The night against Tuesday, a shooting occurred at an apartment building in the Råby district of Västerås. The police were alerted at 1 am.

Shots fired at door in Västerås

Late Talent Class Goal Saved Häcken

Early deficit. Then Häcken turned it around and won away against bottom team Västerås – after a brilliant deciding goal.

Late Talent Class Goal Saved Häcken