According to information to TV4 Nyheterna, a 17-year-old boy was arrested last night in connection with a large police operation in Malmö. The police confirm that a boy has been arrested and that the suspicion is preparation for murder.
– We suspect that a boy under the age of 18 has been hired by someone to carry out a serious act of violence. The teenage boy has come to Malmö but is not from the city, says police press spokesman Nils Norling.
Police were called to the Rosengård district in Malmö after reports of assault and serious illegal threats yesterday. A large number of police officers were called to the scene. Drones and dog patrols also took part in the operation. A courtyard was cordoned off and several people were taken in for questioning.
In connection with the operation, the police suspected that a serious violent crime had been planned. According to information to TV4 Nyheterna, the 17-year-old allegedly planned to commit a murder, which was averted when he was arrested after being beaten.
At the moment, the police do not want to go into more detail about who the intended target was.