Kumla

A 45-year-old man has been arrested on probable grounds suspected of the 2005 double murder of Tor Öberg and Gerd Wiklund in Brattås, using DNA-based genealogy technology enabled by a new law. The suspect denies the crime, and his detention hearing is set for Friday in Ångermanland District Court.

The principal for grades F-6 at Skogstorpsskolan in Kumla has unexpectedly resigned, sparking a political debate over school funding. The municipality is implementing a temporary leadership solution.

Students at Komvux in Kumla are suspected of having been used in work on a teacher's private house as part of their education, according to sources. The municipality has reported the matter to the police and initiated a labor law process.

Snällboden, a clothes swap booth on the square in Kumla, closed on Thursday after operating since Advent. The initiative allowed residents to exchange old clothes and other items and is expected to return next year.