Sweden: Police investigating possible terrorist motive following stabbing attack in Vetlanda March 3

Event

Authorities are investigating a possible terrorist motive following a stabbing attack in the town of Vetlanda in southern Sweden the afternoon of March 3. The armed suspect reportedly targeted people in at least five locations in the area, resulting in eight injuries, including three in critical condition. Officers responding to the incident shot and arrested the perpetrator. Police confirmed the attacker is a town resident with petty crime records; they had initially suspected criminal intent but have since started investigations into potential terrorist motivations.

Heightened security is likely in the affected town in the coming days as investigations continue; authorities have reportedly deployed additional police patrols as a precaution.

Vetlanda is around 114 km (71 miles) southwest of Linkoping.

Advice

Exercise caution if operating in the affected area. Heed instructions of the authorities.