Retired couple in Barsebäck subjected to attempted murder, acid attack and incendiary bombs

An elderly couple in Barsebäck were attacked repeatedly by masked men. An old romantic rival had placed a murder contract on the man, forty years after their relationship.

Retired couple in Barsebäck subjected to attempted murder, acid attack and incendiary bombs

Retired couple in Barsebäck subjected to attempted murder, acid attack and incendiary bombs

An elderly man and his wife in Barsebäck became targets for several brutal assaults. Masked perpetrators appeared at the couple's villa. One of them attempted to slash the man's throat. Another came with caustic chemicals. A third threw an incendiary bomb. The couple had no idea who wanted them dead.

The truth emerged only when police accessed a secret chat. There it became apparent that a former romantic rival – now also retired – had placed a price on the man's head, four decades after the two had last seen each other.

Source: Sydsvenskan

Source: Sydsvenskan

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