A father in Södertälje, Sweden has been arrested and detained under suspicion of murdering his nine-year-old son.

The incident occurred on Monday, and the father himself reportedly alerted the police.

The child was found severely injured in an apartment and was airlifted to a hospital, but his life could not be saved.

The father, in his 40s, was present at the scene and was later arrested and detained.

The court in Södertälje has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for the man.

Neighbors expressed their shock and sadness over the event, describing the young boy as a friendly child who would often play with their children.