An explosion occurred in the Olskroken district of Gothenburg on Tuesday evening around 23:30, according to police reports. The incident took place on Norra Gubberogatan, where multiple residents called emergency services to report a loud bang.
Police believe the explosion was caused by a 'banger' explosive device, according to Morten Gunneng, the duty officer at the police in region Väst. 'Everything indicates that it was a banger that exploded outdoors. We have found remains that point to this,' Gunneng told Göteborgs-Posten.
Everything indicates that it was a banger that exploded outdoors. We have found remains that point to this,
The explosion caused no injuries or material damage, police confirmed. Officers were on scene investigating the area and conducting door-to-door inquiries to gather witness statements.
This marks the second explosion in the area in a short period, with another incident occurring on February 23. Police are investigating whether there is a connection between the events and are treating the latest explosion as unlawful threats and violations of laws concerning flammable and explosive substances.
We think we know who it was aimed at, but we don't really know why,
'We think we know who it was aimed at, but we don't really know why,' Gunneng stated in an interview with SVT Väst, indicating police suspect the explosion may have been a targeted attack.