A youth center in Örebro has been closed for two days following an incident where an employee is suspected of using a chokehold on a boy. According to reports, the alleged assault occurred on Tuesday evening in a building connected to a youth center where the municipality operates activities for middle school-aged children.
Nicolas Sandoval, operations manager for open meeting places at Örebro municipality, confirmed the closure. "It will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday," Sandoval stated. The decision came after Sandoval spoke with staff on Wednesday morning.
It will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday,
The municipality is investigating what happened and reviewing routines. "We are keeping it closed to investigate the matter and take care of staff and young people who have questions. We want to regroup and review routines," Sandoval explained. When asked about the status of the employee involved, Sandoval declined to comment on individual cases.
The youth center, which normally serves children under 15 years old, will remain closed while the investigation continues. The regular youth center remains open as usual.
We are keeping it closed to investigate the matter and take care of staff and young people who have questions. We want to regroup and review routines,