A man in his 40s was arrested by police after allegedly pulling out what appeared to be a weapon at Dagmars Hamnkrog in Hällevik on Friday evening. According to reports, the man threatened guests and staff at the harbor pub before being apprehended by authorities.
Restaurant owner Klara Knutsson described the incident as a "terribly unpleasant experience" and confirmed that staff remain traumatized by the event. "The reaction from guests and staff when he pulled the weapon was that it was a real weapon," Knutsson told SVT Blekingenytt.
The reaction from guests and staff when he pulled the weapon was that it was a real weapon
Police responded quickly to the scene after multiple guests reportedly acted early when they heard the man mention he had a weapon. Before police arrived, staff and guests managed to get the man out of the establishment and lock the door.
Knutsson stated she is in contact with police and psychologists and will offer staff someone to talk to if needed. The weapon involved was reportedly a soft air-gun rather than a real firearm, though witnesses initially believed it to be an actual pistol.
terribly unpleasant experience