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Person arrested for suspected murder in Avesta

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  • A person is arrested on probable grounds for a suspected murder in Avesta.
  • Both the suspect and victim are adults, according to the prosecution authority.
  • A residence and forest area are cordoned off as police investigate.

A person has been arrested on probable grounds for a suspected murder in Avesta, Sweden. According to reports from Aftonbladet and other sources, the arrest was made on Saturday, and both the suspect and the victim are adults, as stated by Annika Collin, press officer at the Swedish Prosecution Authority. Police are investigating the case after a dead person was reportedly found in the municipality on Sunday morning.

A residence and a forest area have been cordoned off as part of the investigation, which is said to be in an intensive phase. Relatives have reportedly been notified.

both the suspect and the victim are adults

Annika Collin, press officer at the Swedish Prosecution Authority

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