According to prosecutor Christoffer Letth, the man is suspected of assaulting another person with a weapon in a residence in Olofström earlier this week. The victim and the suspect are reportedly acquaintances. The suspected man denies the accusations.
The suspected man has previously been convicted of serious violent crimes and weapons offenses. The detention hearing is being held during the afternoon. " The specific weapon used in the alleged assault has not been disclosed.
I unfortunately cannot go into motives or similar because there is preliminary investigation secrecy.
The current condition of the victim is also unknown.