Police received an emergency call about an ongoing rape near a school in Eskilstuna. The incident occurred at 12:30 AM on Saturday morning.
Officers arrived at the scene and arrested a 35-year-old man. Police spokesperson Mats Pettersson confirmed the arrest in a statement.
"We have taken some investigative measures overnight," Pettersson said. "Much work remains to be done in this case."
The victim is a girl under 18 years old. Authorities are limiting information released due to the early investigation stage and the victim's age.
Police cordoned off the area throughout the night. A technical investigation of the crime scene will be conducted.
Eskilstuna is a city in central Sweden with approximately 70,000 residents. The case has shocked the local community where such violent crimes near schools are rare.
This arrest highlights ongoing concerns about sexual violence in Swedish communities. The police response demonstrates their protocol for handling sensitive cases involving minors.