Attacks against police in southern Stockholm – Aftonbladet

First came the alarm about a fire at the police office in Tumba, south of Stockholm.

Then there was an explosion during a police bus standing nearby – the police.

– It feels very, very boring, says Kia Samrell the Stockholm police.

Shortly after midnight alerted emergency services and the police about a fire in Tumba.

– It was thought at first that it was at a pizzeria, but it turned out to be police office, said Sven-Erik Olsson, spokesperson at the Stockholm police communication center.

Explosion during police van

It burned outside the police office. The fire spread never enter the premises, but caused some damage to the facade.

– It has caused smoke and heat damage to the house, says Kia Samrell, spokesperson at the Stockholm police.

An hour later another alarm from Tumba.

Then had an explosion occurred.

– It was during a police bus with staff, says Sven Erik Olsson.

The vehicle was standing near the police office, on a side street, and four policemen were in it.

What has exploded is not known, but a technical survey has been conducted on the spot and the bus who were injured, have been recovered.

No one was hurt in the attack.

– No physical injuries, but the psychosocial, we have taken care of the staff, says Kia Samrell.

Directed against the police

The police have launched investigations into two cases concerning aggravated arson and attempted murder, but no one has yet been arrested on suspicion of any of the attacks.

Did the policemen in the bus any of what happened?

– There is nothing that I know of or can go into. The investigation is ongoing, said Kia Samrell.

The police will during the day to be in place in Tumba in safety precaution and to answer any questions from residents. It would also encourage anyone who has information about the attacks in touch.

Was it directed specifically against the police?

– You could well see clearly, perhaps, says Kia Samrell.

What are you thinking about it?

– This is not funny, it feels very, very boring. On the whole, such incidents are very serious.