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Man Hospitalized After Assault in Grafarvog

By Björn Sigurdsson

In brief

A man was hospitalized after a violent assault in Grafarvog, though his injuries aren't serious. Two suspects were arrested and are also suspected of drug possession.

  • - Location: Iceland
  • - Category: Society
  • - Published: 11 hours ago
Man Hospitalized After Assault in Grafarvog

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A man who was assaulted in the Grafarvogur neighborhood of Reykjavik last night has been taken to the hospital for medical evaluation. According to police, his injuries are not considered serious. The incident occurred late yesterday evening and has been described by authorities as a major event in their official daily log. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the assault. In addition to the assault charges, both suspects are also under suspicion for possession of narcotics. Heimir Ríkarðsson, chief of police for the capital area, confirmed that the victim was transported to the hospital following the attack. The police have not released further details about the exact circumstances surrounding the assault or the current condition of the victim beyond stating that his injuries are not life-threatening. Authorities have also chosen not to disclose the identities of any individuals involved in the incident. The case remains under active investigation by local law enforcement officers in the capital region. No additional information regarding possible motives or prior connections between the parties has been made public at this time. The police continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses as part of their ongoing inquiry into the matter.

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Published: February 14, 2026

Tags: Iceland news todayReykjavik politicsIcelandic government Althing

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