A high-ranking Sweden Democrats (SD) politician in Blekinge, suspected of raping a female party colleague at a hotel in Stockholm during the night to Saturday, has been expelled from the party.

The incident led to the politician's immediate exclusion and resignation from all political duties.

Following the allegations, the party's focus has shifted to supporting the victim and her family, emphasizing that further comments would be withheld out of respect for them.

The accused has been released but remains under suspicion, with the case now in the hands of police and prosecutors.

The decision to expel the politician was made quickly, highlighting the party's serious stance on the matter.