Multiple assaults reported on Gothenburg's Vasagatan
Gothenburg police handled four separate assault cases within one hour on Vasagatan street overnight. Victims included a 35-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man, with suspects still at large. The concentrated violence suggests possible coordinated incidents in the nightlife district.
Police responded to four assault cases within one hour on Vasagatan street in Gothenburg overnight. The violence began around 1:40 AM Sunday morning near Vasaplatsen square.
A 35-year-old woman was struck in the face during a fight involving four to five people. The suspect remains at large according to police officials.
Just ten minutes later, an 18-year-old man reported being attacked by four to five individuals near the Excet building. He contacted police immediately after the assault.
Regional police commander Magnus Schildt confirmed the incidents in a statement. He said officers have descriptions of the suspects but haven't made any arrests yet.
Gothenburg's nightlife district has seen increased police presence recently. This concentrated burst of violence in such a short timeframe suggests coordinated or related incidents rather than random acts.
The repeated assaults within minutes of each other indicate either ongoing conflicts or multiple groups operating in the same area. Police will likely increase patrols along Vasagatan following these events.