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Two passengers attacked on bus in Sundsvall, police investigate

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  • Two passengers were attacked on a bus in Sundsvall late Saturday night, with a weapon or tool reportedly used.
  • The female victim has been discharged from the hospital, while the male victim remains under treatment with unclear injury status.
  • Police have launched an aggravated assault investigation, cordoned off the bus, and are seeking witnesses, but no suspect is in custody.

Police were alerted to a bus in central Sundsvall shortly before 11 PM on Saturday night. An unknown perpetrator allegedly attacked two passengers, a man and a woman. There are reports that a weapon or tool was used in the assault, though the specific type has not been identified.

The two people were taken to the hospital for care. On Sunday morning, police provided an update on their condition: the woman has been able to leave the hospital, but the man is still being treated at the hospital, and his injury status is currently unclear. Police have initiated a preliminary investigation regarding two cases of aggravated assault.

The bus where the incident occurred has been cordoned off for a technical investigation, and police are continuing to conduct interviews. Currently, there is no suspect in custody, and the perpetrator's identity and motive remain unknown. Maria Fredriksson, police press spokesperson, stated: "We wish that everyone who may have seen something, both on the bus and when the suspected person left the bus, should contact us.

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