The bomb, consisting of a metal pipe packed with gunpowder and firecrackers, was found by a witness who intervened, preventing an explosion, officials said. Surveillance footage captured the masked suspect escaping the scene on a kick scooter, but the police have not identified this individual. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities uncertain about the motive behind the attempted bombing and the exact location and timing of the incident.
A 40-year-old man has been accused in connection with the case, but he denies involvement, claiming it is not him. According to SVT Skåne, prosecutor Sara Lilja described the accused as not known in previous criminal circles, though it remains unclear whether he is definitively linked to the crime. The identity and role of the witness who discovered the bomb have not been disclosed.
He is not known in previous criminal circles.