A student at Fridtjuv Bergsskolan in Ödeshög narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt on Monday morning, according to local authorities. The incident occurred when an unknown person grabbed the student on the way to school. The student managed to break free and run away from the scene.
The incident has been reported to police, who are now increasing their presence in the area. According to SVT Östergötland, police will patrol more frequently in the coming days as a precautionary measure.
We want to take the safe rather than the unsafe approach and go out and inform
School officials have taken immediate security measures in response to the incident. The school has hired a security company to monitor the schoolyard, and parents have been urged to talk to their children about safety when encountering unknown individuals.
Linda Buzzelli Sundström, principal of Fridtjuv Bergsskolan, stated that the school is working closely with local police to ensure student safety. 'We want to take the safe rather than the unsafe approach and go out and inform,' Sundström said, according to Östgöta Correspondenten.
Police are emphasizing the importance of safe school routes and encouraging parental involvement in security measures. The incident remains under investigation.