Police are investigating a violent incident that occurred on Yhteiskouluntie street in Inkeroinen on Thursday afternoon. Authorities confirmed one person sustained injuries from a sharp weapon during the altercation. Two individuals were involved in the incident, which took place in the town located in southeastern Finland's Kymenlaakso region.
Emergency services received a distress call at 2:21 PM reporting a crime against life and health. Multiple police patrols and a first response unit quickly arrived at the scene. The police have launched a criminal investigation and are working to determine the exact sequence of events.
While the immediate police operation has concluded, residents may notice increased police presence in the Inkeroinen area as the investigation continues. Authorities stated the incident did not pose danger to other people moving through the area at the time.
Police will provide additional updates as the preliminary investigation progresses. The specific criminal charges being considered will also become clearer in coming days.
This incident highlights how isolated violent events can occur even in typically quiet Finnish towns, though such occurrences remain relatively uncommon in the Nordic country known for its generally low crime rates.