Serious assault resulting in death in Espoo – police seek witnesses from Olari
The West Uusimaa police are investigating a serious act of violence that occurred in Espoo, in which the victim died. Three men were arrested on Tuesday morning.
Act of violence in Olari, Espoo resulted in man's death
According to Kirkkonummensanomat.fi, the West Uusimaa police announced on Tuesday, 27 October, that they are investigating a serious act of violence that occurred in Espoo. As the preliminary investigation has progressed, the criminal charge has been changed from murder to serious assault and gross negligence resulting in death.
The events are dated to the evening and night between 26–27 October. Police suspect three adult men of the act, who were taken into custody on Tuesday morning. Police will present them for remand into custody.
– The suspected perpetrators and the victim knew each other. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim was subjected to violence in an outdoor area. He died later in a private apartment, says Chief Inspector Mikko Alakärppä.
Police are requesting information about the movements of a group of four men and the violence inflicted upon the victim in Olari, Espoo between approximately 18.00–24.00 on 26 October. The men are suspected of having moved towards Kalliolähde, probably via Kuunsirpi, Kuunsäde and Friisinkalliontie.
One of the suspects was wearing an orange hoodie and possibly a grey fleece and a blue baseball cap on his head. Another suspect was wearing a grey jacket and a brownish baseball cap. The third man was wearing a black jacket.
Information can be sent by email to [email protected] or by calling the tip line (24-hour telephone answering service) 0295 438 488.
Source: Google News FI — Crime (fi)