Police responded to reports of a large disturbance outside a mosque on Grevgatan in Västervik on Friday morning, March 20, 2026. According to initial police reports, approximately 20 people were involved in the incident, including both children and adults. Police spokesperson Evelina Olsson confirmed that multiple calls had been received about the disturbance.
'Several people have called in and we are on our way to the scene,' said Olsson from the police command center around 9:45 AM on Friday morning. It remains unclear if anyone was injured in the incident, though an ambulance was reportedly dispatched to the location. The disturbance occurred on Eid, the celebration marking the end of Ramadan, when Muslims traditionally gather for large celebrations.
Police emphasized that the information was preliminary and subject to change as their investigation continued.