Suspected grenade attack against residential building in Malmo – Aftonbladet

The residential Kroksbäck in Malmö has been blocked because of a suspected grenade attack.

Several grenades should have been thrown against a high-rise. But the shells have not detonated, but is said to remain outside the building.

– We have a great contribution in the area, says Lars Performed Tell, press officer at Skåne police.

It must have been just before 05 in the morning as several hand grenades were thrown at an apartment block in Kroksbäck in Malmo.

For unknown reasons, have not detonated grenades. They said to currently remain outside the property.

The police would not confirm that it is about hand grenades. Press spokesperson Lars Performed Tell states, however, that objects “resembling hand grenades”.

– The case of a suspected dangerous items that someone has tried to throw against a home. We are working to find out what it might be the moment to resolve this in a safe manner, he said.

Accommodation evacuated

The police have cordoned off a large area around house. About 60 people live in the building. According to the police, they have been evacuated to a nearby school. Police bomb squad is in place.

– It is a comprehensive effort that is initiated in the area, says Lars Performed Tell.

A person who lives in the house opposite the states of Aftonbladet that police controls all streets leading into the area:

– We have been instructed to be on the other side of the apartment. That is not the side facing the house victims.

Ambulance and rescue

Both the ambulance and emergency services have been alerted to Kroksbäck. They have gathered at a gas station in the area, and is awaiting instructions from the police.

The police is still very secretive about the specifics of the event.

– We are creating Us a picture of the situation now. I’ll know more in a little while, says Lars Performed Tell.

The article is updated.