Police responded to a reported stabbing in central Odense on Sunday evening. Officers blocked off areas around Klingenberg and Vintapperstræde for investigation. Police confirmed multiple people sustained injuries but did not specify numbers or severity.
No arrests were made within the first hour after the incident. Authorities also had not located any weapons at that time. Two hours later, police still maintained a presence at the scene with search dogs.
Police Chief Christian Rasmussen stated work continued at the location with ongoing area closures. Officials later confirmed the injuries were not life-threatening.
Authorities indicated the incident likely involved a physical altercation where a knife was used. Police Chief Peter Vestergaard said investigators now need to determine the context and background of the event.
Odense is Denmark's third-largest city, located on the island of Funen. The affected area sits in the historic city center, popular with tourists and locals.
This incident adds to growing concerns about public safety in Scandinavian urban centers, where violent crimes previously considered rare appear to be increasing.