A man in his 50s is fighting for his life after a suspected murder attempt in Växjö, Sweden. The incident occurred overnight Thursday into Friday.
Police found the victim outdoors with serious injuries. Officers believe a sharp object caused the wounds.
Two passersby discovered the injured man and alerted authorities. Police arrested one suspect near the scene.
Officers are conducting door-to-door inquiries in the area. They plan to continue this work throughout Friday. A technical investigation will also take place.
Växjö is a university city in southern Sweden with about 70,000 residents. It serves as the administrative center of Kronoberg County.
Violent crime remains relatively rare in Swedish cities like Växjö. This incident will likely renew debates about public safety in urban areas.
Police have not released the identities of either the victim or the suspect. The investigation continues as doctors treat the victim's life-threatening injuries.