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Man arrested after firing air pistol inside Hällevik bar

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Key Points
  • A man fired an air pistol inside a bar in Hällevik on Friday evening.
  • Police arrested the suspect who is now suspected of serious unlawful threats.
  • Approximately 50 people were reportedly present at the bar during the incident.

A man was arrested by police after reportedly firing an air pistol inside a bar in Hällevik, Sölvesborg, on Friday evening. According to reports, the incident occurred around 9 PM when police received an alert about a man with a weapon-like object at the establishment. The man allegedly aimed the weapon at people inside the bar and discharged it within the premises.

Police were able to apprehend the suspect in the vicinity, where he was reportedly still carrying the weapon, which was identified as a soft air gun. The man is suspected of serious unlawful threats. Approximately 50 people were said to be present at the bar during the incident.

The investigation is ongoing.

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