A man in his 60s was hospitalized after being attacked in his apartment in Skövde on March 17, 2026, in what police are investigating as attempted murder. According to police spokesperson Christian Brattgård, the victim's neighbor, a 35-year-old man, was arrested at the scene and has been formally detained by prosecutors. The attack reportedly involved a sharp object, with the victim sustaining injuries to his neck.
Both apartments have been cordoned off pending a technical investigation. The injured man was transported to hospital conscious and able to speak, though his exact condition remains unclear. Police continue their investigation into the violent incident.