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Sweden

Quran burner Salwan Momika shot dead in Sweden during livestream

Deteriorating safety

Published 30 January 2025
– By Editorial Staff
The now murdered Salwan Momika, during one of his demonstrations.
3 minute read
Editorial Staff
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Iraqi Salwan Momika, known for burning the Koran in Sweden on several occasions, was shot dead on Wednesday night in an apartment in Hovsjö, Södertälje.

According to unconfirmed reports, the murder took place during a live broadcast on TikTok.

Police were alerted to the scene shortly after 11pm on Wednesday night after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found Salwan Momika badly shot and lifeless in the apartment. Despite efforts to save his life, he was pronounced dead shortly after.

According to reports from several media outlets, Momika was broadcasting live on TikTok when the attack occurred. Viewers report hearing several shots being fired before the broadcast was abruptly cut off.

– Police are alerted to a suspected shooting inside an apartment building in Hovsjö. At the scene, police find a man in his 40s who has been hit by shots and the man is taken to hospital, the police wrote in a statement on their website during the night.

Five people arrested

Police have launched an extensive investigation and cordoned off a large area around the crime scene. Five people have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder, but police have not yet released details of the suspects or possible motives.

Salwan Momika, 38, became known to the public in 2023 when he repeatedly burned Korans in public places in Sweden. His actions provoked strong reactions both nationally and internationally, and also led to diplomatic tensions between Sweden and several Muslim countries.

According to the Bonnier newspaper Expressen, the Swedish Security Service (Säpo) has also been involved due to the murder.

– In general terms, we have close cooperation with the police. But when it comes to this particular operation, it is a police matter, says Gabriel Wernstedt, press spokesman at Säpo.

Links to Mossad and Israel?

In addition to the Koran burnings, Salwan Momika has also been accused by the Iranian intelligence service of working for the Israeli security service Mossad, something that The Nordic Times reported early on.

In a statement from July 2023, the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence announced in a strong tone, via the official state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency, that the then 37-year-old Momika’s desecration of the Koran also in itself constituted an action by the Israeli security service.

The purpose was said to have been, among other things, to create “media waves” to divert attention from Israel’s actions in the West Bank at the time (this was before October 7 that year).

Strong reactions

The sentencing of Salwan Momika and his accomplice Salwan Najem, scheduled for later today, has been postponed indefinitely following the murder.

Police are appealing to the public to come forward with tips and information that could help the investigation. They are particularly interested in testimonies from people who may have seen something suspicious in the area around Granövägen in Hovsjö on Tuesday evening and Wednesday night.

The murder has provoked strong reactions on social media, with both supporters and critics of Momika expressing their views on his own thematic issues of freedom of expression and Islamization in Sweden. Police say they are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any retaliation or unrest.

Editorial Staff
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https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/more-minors-in-sweden-are-facing-trial-for-serious-offenses/

Sweden

More minors in Sweden are facing trial for serious offenses

organized crime

Published 14 October 2025
– By Editorial Staff
A conviction ruling means that a court determines guilt, but since children under 15 are not criminally responsible in Sweden, no sentence is imposed.
1 minute read
Editorial Staff
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The number of children under 15 who are brought to trial in so-called evidentiary proceedings has increased sharply over the past year. A large proportion of the cases involve murder and attempted murder.

Up to and including September this year, 68 children under 15 have been brought to trial in evidentiary proceedings. This is nearly double compared to the entire previous year, when 38 children were processed in this type of case. The year before that, in 2023, the number was only seven cases, according to the Swedish Prosecution Authority (Åklagarmyndigheten).

Senior prosecutor Maria Franzén at the Swedish Prosecution Authority sees the increase as a consequence of rising crime rates among children and young people.

— Since the proportion of children participating in this type of crime is increasing, it’s an expected effect that the number of cases with evidentiary proceedings also increases, she tells Swedish public radio SR.

Not criminally responsible

Of the 68 children, a full 43 are suspected of involvement in murder, preparation for murder, or attempted murder. Among the high-profile cases is a then 13-year-old boy who allegedly shot and killed a person with connections to criminal networks inside a restaurant.

An evidentiary proceeding means that a court determines the question of guilt, but since children under 15 are not criminally responsible under Swedish law, no sentence is imposed.

— Evidentiary proceedings are a good tool for social services to implement appropriate interventions for these children who have committed these crimes, says August Knutsson at the Swedish Police Authority’s national operations center.

Editorial Staff
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https://nordictimes.com/europe/adopted-daughter-suspected-in-knife-attack-on-german-mayor/

Europe

Adopted daughter suspected in knife attack on German mayor

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Published 9 October 2025
– By Editorial Staff
German police are currently focusing on Stalzer's 17-year-old adopted daughter as the main suspect for the knife attack.
2 minute read
Editorial Staff
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Iris Stalzer is now pointing to her 17-year-old adopted daughter as the suspect in the brutal knife attack in Stalzer’s home, according to fresh information. Police say the investigation’s focus remains on some form of family conflict and not political violence.

In the city of Herdecke in western Germany, the investigation continues after newly elected mayor Iris Stalzer (SPD) was stabbed severely in her home earlier this week.

Police and Stalzer are now pointing to her 17-year-old adopted daughter as the main suspect in the attack, reports Die Welt.

Stalzer was severely injured and received 13 stab wounds, including to her torso and lungs. After the attack, she managed to reach safety in the house where she was later found and received immediate medical care.

She is still being treated in hospital but according to reports, her condition has stabilized and she is no longer in life-threatening condition.

Iris Stalzer (SPD). Photo: Iris Stalzer/FB

Police found several suspected knives in the children’s room. They also discovered bloodstains on clothing believed to belong to the adopted daughter as well as traces of blood cleaning in the residence.

The 15-year-old adopted son remains under police investigation but is not being identified as the main suspect.

In the year before the attack, several incidents of family violence have been reported and police have been called to the family’s residence on repeated occasions.

Police now rule out a political motive behind the knife attack and see family conflicts as the main lead in the investigation.

The investigation continues intensively and the murder investigation unit in Hagen is leading the work to secure evidence and clarify motives.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz quickly condemned the attack and expressed hope for Stalzer’s swift recovery.

Editorial Staff
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https://nordictimes.com/europe/newly-elected-german-mayor-targeted-in-attempted-murder-family-member-prime-suspect/

Europe

Newly elected German mayor targeted in attempted murder – family member prime suspect

Deteriorating safety

Published 8 October 2025
– By Editorial Staff
During the year, incidents of domestic violence have been reported in Stalzer's home, and police have previously been called to the residence due to violent incidents.
2 minute read
Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

Iris Stalzer (SPD), newly elected mayor of the city of Herdecke in western Germany, was found yesterday in her home with life-threatening stab wounds. Police currently rule out a political motive and instead suspect the incident is connected to her family.

In Herdecke, a smaller city in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of western Germany, 57-year-old Iris Stalzer was found with multiple life-threatening stab wounds in her apartment on Tuesday.

According to information from her adoptive son, she was attacked outdoors by several men, but despite the severe injuries managed to retreat to her home. Politicians from across Germany quickly condemned the attack and expressed concern for Iris Stalzer’s health.

Police have launched a major investigation and currently rule out that the attack had a political motive, instead suspecting that the perpetrator is actually within her own family circle.

Stalzer’s two adoptive children, a 15-year-old son and a 17-year-old daughter, have been brought in for questioning and further investigation. Recent reports indicate that it is the 15-year-old adoptive son who has been arrested as the suspect for the attempted murder.

History of reported domestic violence

During the year, incidents of domestic violence have been reported at Stalzer’s home, and police have previously been called to the residence due to violent incidents.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called the act a “despicable attack” and expressed hope for Stalzer’s swift recovery. He has also directed his thoughts to her family and relatives.

Stalzer belongs to the Social Democrats (SPD) and she won the mayoral election with 52.2 percent of the votes, breaking the Christian Democrats’ long rule in Herdecke. The small city of around 23,000 inhabitants has now gathered in concern over the serious attack.

This is far from the first time German politicians have been victims of violence. Historically, similar serious attacks have shaken the country and contributed to a growing debate about the safety of public representatives.

The investigation continues with forensic analyses and the murder investigation unit in the nearby city of Hagen has reportedly taken over the investigation.

Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

https://nordictimes.com/the-nordics/sweden/gavle-restaurant-shooting-arrested-13-year-old-known-to-police/

Sweden

Gävle restaurant shooting: Arrested 13-year-old known to police

Deteriorating safety

Published 6 October 2025
– By Editorial Staff
The image is an archive photo.
3 minute read
Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

The arrested 13-year-old suspected of Friday’s restaurant shooting in Gävle, Sweden, was previously known to both police and social services. The incident has sparked strong concern among local residents and led to increased police presence in the area.

Police and social services have confirmed that the suspected 13-year-old is not unknown to authorities and acknowledge having had previous contact with the boy. He is now suspected of six counts of attempted murder and aggravated weapons offenses.

Information from social authorities shows that the boy has connections to a criminal group in Gävle, which has once again highlighted the vulnerability of children and young people and their involvement in gang crime.

Several local residents have expressed their fear and frustration about violence directed at the public in media interviews, calling for both immediate action and long-term solutions.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer are reportedly scheduled to visit Gävle on Monday. During the visit, they are expected to meet with police, municipal representatives, and visit the crime scene on Södra Kungsgatan where six people were injured.

The visit is intended to demonstrate the government’s commitment and willingness to show support, while also reviewing the security situation in Gävle.

Translation: “As I said. We have a f*cking uphill battle to walk, when this is what someone writes to their caseworker at social services after just having shot six people, with unclear outcome regarding survival.

‘Check the news hehe’“.

Translation: “The suspected 14-year-old behind the mass shooting in Gävle Sweden is linked to a local gang in the Sätra district, G15. The gang has previously been involved in several shootings”.

Police: Clear picture of the sequence of events

Following Friday’s shooting, police have increased their presence in the area to create safety and stability.

— This type of incident creates insecurity, which is why we will continue to be visible and available to the public in places where many people move around, says a representative from the investigation section in Gävleborg County.

The investigation is ongoing at full capacity, and police report that they have a clear picture of the sequence of events.

Meanwhile, responsibility for the boy now also lies with social services, which must decide what measures should be taken. It remains unclear whether the arrested boy will continue to be held in custody.

Friday’s serious violent crime in Gävle has once again focused attention on the problem of young people involved in serious crime and gang criminality. Municipal representatives in Gävle have promised to intensify efforts to support vulnerable youth and prevent them from falling into criminal paths.

Six people were injured in the shooting. All were taken to hospital by ambulance, and three of them are still receiving hospital care. The injuries are mainly to the lower body, but police report that none of the injured have life-threatening injuries. The injured are young adults, and one or more are under 18 years old.

Editorial Staff
editorial@nordictimes.com

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