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Two Arrested in Umeå Over Suspected Attempted Murder

By Sofia Andersson

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Two people have been arrested in Umeå, Sweden, on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident at 6:30 p.m. Police say there is no danger to the public and are continuing their investigation.

  • - Location: Sweden
  • - Category: Society
  • - Published: 1 hour ago
Two Arrested in Umeå Over Suspected Attempted Murder

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Two individuals have been taken into custody in Umeå on suspicion of attempted murder. The incident reportedly occurred at 6:30 p.m. local time. Swedish police are investigating the event and have stated that there is no danger to the general public. The arrests were made shortly after the incident in northern Sweden. Authorities have not released any information about the identities of the suspects or the victim or victims involved. No details have been provided regarding the circumstances leading up to the alleged attempted murder or the condition of any injured parties. The Swedish Police Authority confirmed that the situation is contained and under control. They emphasized that the public should not be concerned about ongoing risks related to this case. Updates to the story will be issued as new information becomes available through official channels. At this time, no additional facts about motives, weapons, or prior connections between the individuals have been disclosed. The investigation remains active, and further developments are expected as law enforcement continues its work. Media outlets including SVT, Sweden’s national public television broadcaster, have reported on the incident and indicated that they will provide updates when more verified details emerge.

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Published: February 14, 2026

Tags: Swedish culture newsSweden society trendsUmeå crime news

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