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75-year-old man assaulted in Malmö, incident investigated as attempted murder

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Key Points
  • A 75-year-old man was assaulted on Wednesday morning in Malmö and taken to hospital by ambulance.
  • Police arrested a 25-year-old suspect in connection with the incident near the scene.
  • The case is being investigated as attempted murder, though many details remain unclear according to authorities.

A 75-year-old man was found assaulted on Wednesday morning in Malmö, according to reports from SVT Skåne. The incident occurred at Agneslundsvägen during the morning hours. The elderly victim was transported to hospital by ambulance following the assault.

Police have arrested a 25-year-old suspect in connection with the incident, with the apprehension taking place in the immediate vicinity of where the assault occurred. Authorities are currently investigating the case as attempted murder. According to police statements, it remains unclear whether the incident took place indoors or outdoors, and whether the victim and suspect were previously acquainted.

The investigation is ongoing.

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