Sweden: Grenade explodes near Uppsala police station Nov. 27

Event

A grenade exploded near a police station in Uppsala, Uppsala county, around 23:00 (local time) on Monday, November 27. Authorities arrested one person in relation to the incident. It is believed the suspect, now in custody, threw the hand grenade towards police officers, but mis-aimed and the projectile landed in a car park instead. No injuries were reported, but several vehicles were damaged. Authorities believe the attack was gang-related and in response to a recent police operation in the city.

Context

In October, Swedish officials committed to increasing protection for police officers in the wake of multiple attacks targeting security personnel. Recent incidents include an attempted murder of a police officer in Västerås (Västmanland county) and attacks on police stations in Helsingborg (Skåne county), and Växjö (Kronoberg county).

Advice

Individuals in Sweden are advised to maintain a high degree of situational awareness and to report any suspicious objects or behavior to authorities.