An 11-year-old boy from Umeå has been taken into custody after allegedly being involved in a murder plan, according to reports from P4 Västerbotten. The boy reportedly backed out of the plan due to fear of being killed himself, according to police investigation details cited by media sources. The incident, which occurred in Västerbotten, involved the boy allegedly agreeing to accompany a friend who had taken on a murder assignment.
Police investigation reportedly indicates the boy was in debt to the assignment givers who had threatened him. The boy has been taken into custody under the Care of Young Persons Act (LVU), according to reports from TV4 Nyheterna. The case highlights concerns about youth involvement in serious criminal activities in the region.