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Man arrested for threatening ex-wife in Sweden

Key Points
  • A man was arrested in Märsta for threatening his ex-wife and damaging her home.
  • He was also arrested in Stockholm for similar threats against her.
  • Police caution that the information is preliminary and subject to change.

A man was arrested in Märsta, Sweden, on March 5, 2026, after reportedly threatening his ex-wife and damaging her home. According to police reports, the incident began with an argument between the former couple at the woman's residence. The man is suspected of making threats and destroying property in the apartment, leading to his arrest on charges of aggravated unlawful threats and vandalism.

In a separate but related event, the man was also arrested in central Stockholm later that morning for allegedly uttering threats while sitting in a car outside his ex-wife's home, and he was apprehended during a vehicle stop on charges of preparation for aggravated assault and unlawful threats. Police note that these are initial reports and details may change.

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