Man murdered in Umeå
Police in Umeå in northern Sweden are investigating the death of a 29-year-old man who was found badly beaten in an apartment and later died in hospital.
At present, police won’t say whether they have any suspects or have made any arrests, although they have been knocking on doors in the area near where the area where the man was found.
“It happened in the middle of a residential neighbourhood, so we hope that someone may have seen something,” said Umeå police spokesperson Peder Jonsson to the TT news agency.
Although police have classified the crime as murder, Jonsson refused to divulge any information regarding possible suspects or arrests.
“We, as a principle, don’t do that in such a situation and when it involves such a serious crime,” he said.
According to Dan Andersson of the Umeå police, a neighbour called police after finding blood in the stairwell of the apartment building.
“Judging by the injuries, it appears that he was subjected to a great deal of violence,” Anderssson told TT.
Comments
See Also
At present, police won’t say whether they have any suspects or have made any arrests, although they have been knocking on doors in the area near where the area where the man was found.
“It happened in the middle of a residential neighbourhood, so we hope that someone may have seen something,” said Umeå police spokesperson Peder Jonsson to the TT news agency.
Although police have classified the crime as murder, Jonsson refused to divulge any information regarding possible suspects or arrests.
“We, as a principle, don’t do that in such a situation and when it involves such a serious crime,” he said.
According to Dan Andersson of the Umeå police, a neighbour called police after finding blood in the stairwell of the apartment building.
“Judging by the injuries, it appears that he was subjected to a great deal of violence,” Anderssson told TT.
Join the conversation in our comments section below. Share your own views and experience and if you have a question or suggestion for our journalists then email us at [email protected].
Please keep comments civil, constructive and on topic – and make sure to read our terms of use before getting involved.
Please log in here to leave a comment.