Published: 2024-04-17
A car fire outside the police station in Örebro led to the discovery of a suspicious bag near the building's entrance, prompting a swift response from the authorities.
The incident, which occurred just before 3:30 PM, saw the fire extinguished by 4 PM, but not before bottles with an unknown liquid were found in connection with the blaze.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of serious public endangerment and aggravated sabotage against emergency services.
The area around the police station, including nearby government buildings like the Tax Agency and the District Court, was cordoned off as a precaution.
The ongoing trial regarding the murder of a pregnant woman named Saga was temporarily halted due to the security concerns.
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