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Attempted arson at school in Uppsala

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Key Points
  • Attempted arson reported at a school in Uppsala's Ekeby district.
  • About ten windows were broken, and a fire was started but self-extinguished.
  • No suspect was found, and a police report for attempted arson was filed.

Police in Uppsala reported an attempted arson at a school in the Ekeby district. A passerby discovered about ten broken windows at the school. Upon inspection, it was found that someone had tried to start a fire inside the school, but the fire had self-extinguished.

No suspect was found at the scene. A report of attempted arson was filed. The police noted that the information is preliminary and may change.

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