Hit the victim in the throat – you are charged with attempted murder in Piteå

It was on January 8 that an injured man was found in a stairwell. He was seriously injured and taken to hospital for treatment.

A man, who is said to be known to the victim, was arrested and has since been a suspect.

“He suffered life-threatening injuries”

According to prosecutor Lindha Strömberg, the man allegedly stabbed the victim in the throat with a sharp object.

– It was life-threatening violence and he received life-threatening injuries, it was close to him not making it, says Strömberg.

The suspect denies any wrongdoing.

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