Man stabbed to death in Söderhamn – 55-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder

A 45-year-old man was found stabbed in a residential area in northern Söderhamn and died later at hospital. A 55-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and assault.

Man stabbed to death in Söderhamn – 55-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder

Man stabbed to death in Söderhamn – 55-year-old arrested

According to Google News SE — Crime (sv), police received a call at around 14:00 on Thursday about a serious violent crime indoors in a residential area in the northern part of Söderhamn.

At the scene, a 45-year-old man was found injured. He was taken to hospital but died later as a result of his injuries. Next of kin have been notified. According to reports, the man had been stabbed.

A 50-year-old woman was at the same address. She is reported to have heard screams and gone up to the flat to see what had happened – and then encountered the perpetrator, who injured her. Her injuries were not life-threatening.

– I cannot answer that right now, says Maria Hall, police spokesperson.

A 55-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and assault.

Söderhamn Municipality states that a crisis support group has been activated in connection with the incident. "The crisis support group is on site for those who wish to talk to someone or simply be in a safe environment," the municipality writes.

Source: Google News SE — Crime (sv)

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