SwedenShootings in multiple locations and a suspected aggravated outdoor rape in Malmö.
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Sharp increase in children suspected of murder plots in Sweden
SwedenMore shootings reportedly prevented – while increasingly younger people are drawn into gang violence.
Fewer shootings in Sweden — but bomb attacks have doubled
Sweden"We've noticed that criminal groups have shifted their methods and carried out more bombings during winter and spring".
Police warn of growing innocent victims in Sweden’s gang conflict
Sweden"In the past, you did not go after relatives or girlfriends. It was very rare that innocent people became victims of something like this", says prosecutor Daniel Insulander.
Triple murder in Uppsala makes global headlines – Sweden cast as cautionary tale
SwedenInternational media describe Sweden as a country where criminal gangs systematically spread fear among the population and where authorities fail to stop the violence.
Gang crime affects all of Sweden – only five municipalities have been spared
SwedenOnly in 27 of the 100 largest municipalities are there no recorded shootings, according to available data.
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Swedish police: 300 shootings last year
Sweden“Our view is that the approach that emerged in 2023, where family members are seen as legitimate targets, unfortunately persists”.
Swedish police solve more murders
Sweden“We see that we are arresting more people, preventing more acts of violence... This is a development we are proud of, but we are far from finished”, says Johan Olsson, head of the National Operations Division.
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Swedish police chief calls for ‘moral education’ to curb shootings.
Sweden– I think we should introduce the subject of ethics and morals in schools from pre-school, says Swedish police commissioner Carin Götbland.
Swedish shootings cautionary tale in UN report
Sweden"Sweden has experienced unprecedented levels of gang violence and firearm-related deaths in recent years", the report states.
Two women shot dead in Stockholm suburb
SwedenThree children were in the house where the perpetrator entered during the night.
Man shot in square in Helsingborg
SwedenShootings continue - Swedish police is looking for witnesses.
Danish PM: “Immigration behind gang crime”
DenmarkSweden highlighted as a cautionary example of a country severely affected by immigrant gangs.
Arms smuggling expert: “Afraid Europe will follow in Sweden’s footsteps”
SwedenGun smuggling expert Nils Duquet expresses concern that gun violence in Sweden is a trend that the rest of Europe will follow.
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