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Linda Staaf received a service weapon from Mats Löfving – was not authorized
Intelligence chief Linda Staaf received a service weapon. A decision that her then boss Mats Löfving signed, writes DN.
The matter had been investigated by the police and it was found that she was not authorized, according to the newspaper.
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Mattias Bäckström Johansson elected party secretary for SD
During Monday’s party board meeting within the Sweden Democrats, Mattias Bäckström Johansson was elected as the new party secretary for SD.
He has been acting party secretary since October.
Last Friday, Aftonbladet’s domestic political commentator My Rohwedder met the party secretary for an interview.
There he talked, among other things, about the diminishing racism in the party.
Person found dead in residence – unclear circumstances
A person has been found dead in an apartment in northern Stockholm.
The person was found at 09:00 this morning.
– We don’t know what the person died of and there is some ambiguity in that. In order to investigate it further, a preliminary investigation into murder has been launched, says Daniel Wikdahl, press spokesperson for the Stockholm police region.
Police technicians have worked on the scene and examined the apartment during the day.
Victim in suspected murder identified
A 53-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder and breach of the peace after body parts were found in his apartment in Nydala on 30 November.
On Monday, the police announced that the victim had been identified.
“It is about a man in his 20s who used to live in southern Sweden,” the police write.
Teenager stabbed at school – seriously injured
A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed at a school in Sala, writes TV4 Nyheterna.
The police were called to the scene shortly after eleven o’clock after reports of a serious violent crime.
– We found an injured person, a young guy. It is an ongoing operation but it is not an ongoing crime, says Jonas Eronen, press spokesperson at the police.
The boy is seriously injured.
– We have a person deprived of liberty who is a suspect. We don’t have a criminal classification yet, says Jonas Eronen.
New major fire in Russian shopping center
A fire has broken out in a shopping center in the town of Balaschicha outside the Russian capital Moscow, TT reports and refers to local media.
The news site Nexta writes that the building has collapsed due to the flames. They have also posted videos of black smoke billowing from the mall.
According to Russian authorities, the fire started after a short circuit.
Last week, one person died when a fire broke out in another Russian shopping center.
Confusion at Nordea – amount has been deducted twice
For a number of Nordea customers, purchases made on December 8-10 have been drawn twice.
– From what I have understood, the purchases have been double booked, both as purchase and reservation, says Henrik Devell, press communicator at Nordea.
The reason is that “technical problems” have arisen.
– We apologize profusely for this and understand that it creates major problems for our customers, says Henrik Devell.
All incorrect transactions will be corrected as soon as possible, Nordea promises. It is still unclear how long it will take. Those who find themselves in trouble are encouraged to call customer service, who can remove the incorrect reservation.
What does the waiting time look like in customer service?
– If you’re a little unlucky, there may be a lot of customers who call in at the same time, so you have to be a little patient, says Henrik Devell.
Man beaten with Christmas tree
A man was beaten up in Stockholm’s Old Town last night after trying to stop two men from tearing down a Christmas tree, reports Middle of.
The man is said to have asked the men to “stop the nonsense” when they started beating him with the Christmas tree.
The police were able to arrest one of the suspected men, according to the newspaper.
The man who tried to stop the men escaped without serious injuries.
Prosecutors are investigating gross misconduct after Linda Staaf’s employment
Prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into gross misconduct in connection with the appointment of Linda Staaf as head of national intelligence at Noa.
– A year ago, I did a preliminary investigation when we gathered information about the case. I did not initiate any preliminary investigation then because there was no reason to assume that a crime had been committed, says Deputy Chief Prosecutor Bengt Åsbäck in a press release.
– We have now received police reports which, together with previous information and media information, means that I now believe that there is reason to assume that a crime has been committed.
On Friday, Aftonbladet was able to reveal that the Special Prosecutor’s Chamber has reopened the case of investigating Mats Löfving, who employed Linda Staaf, for good.
Christmas tree flight today
Today, the air force carries out its traditional Christmas tree flight over Norrbotten and Västerbotten.
The flight started at 09.55 in Boden. It ends at 13.34 in Luleå.
Later in the week, the air force is expected to fly over other parts of the country as well.
Seven arrested after aggravated robbery in apartment
Seven men are currently under arrest after a serious robbery in Gävle during the night.
Just before midnight, the police were called to an apartment in the Brynäs district.
“Several perpetrators have forced their way into a home and then things happen that lead to it being classified as aggravated robbery,” says police spokesperson Jonas Eronen.
The persons are also arrested for serious weapons offences.
The police have no information that anyone has been injured in connection with the robbery.
– There are a lot of crucial interviews to be done, with plaintiffs, witnesses and the suspects, says Jonas Eronen.
The men were arrested in connection with the apartment.
Man wanted in custody for murder of woman
A 35-year-old man is now wanted in custody on suspicion of the murder of a woman in Kristianstad last Friday night.
– After questioning and technical investigative measures taken over the weekend, I have now requested the man be detained on probable cause on suspicion of murder, says Chamber prosecutor Malin Paulsson.
On Friday morning, the police were called to a student residence where the woman was found murdered.
The suspect was arrested the same day.
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