A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with two separate hand grenade incidents in Västerås, Sweden, according to local media reports. The charges stem from events that reportedly began when children discovered a hand grenate at a playground and played with it for several days before an adult noticed the dangerous object.
According to reports from Aftonbladet and Östgöta Correspondenten, the hand grenade was initially left outside an apartment before being found by the children. In a separate incident, another hand grenade was allegedly thrown through the window of the same apartment at a later time.
The accused man faces multiple charges including aggravated unlawful threats, serious violation of laws concerning flammable and explosive goods, and endangering others. The indictment has been filed with the Västmanland District Court.
Local authorities have not released additional details about the children's safety or whether the hand grenades were live or inert. The case highlights concerns about public safety and the handling of explosive materials in residential areas.