Crime
Latest news on crime from across Europe.
French man arrested in Italy after anti-tank missiles found in van
A French man was arrested in Italy on arms trafficking charges after a police check found three anti-tank missiles and other military equipment in his van, authorities said.
Second man held over fatal Fagersta school attack
Another man has been arrested following the school attack in Fagersta on August 21st, the Swedish Prosecution Authority announced on Wednesday morning.
Sweden to set up 'school attack commission' after deadly sword assault
Sweden will form a commission seeking to prevent attacks on schools, days after a 17-year-old girl was killed and three people wounded by a sword-wielding assailant at a high school in Fagersta.
France probes Russian disinfo campaign against centrist candidates
French prosecutors have opened a probe into a suspected Russian disinformation campaign targeting centrist candidates in next year's presidential elections, the office of the Paris prosecutor said on Tuesday.
Ship captain arrested after bodies of woman and child found off Swedish coast
A young girl and a woman, who had been missing after a collision between a pleasure boat and a merchant ship off the coast of Tjörn, have been found dead. The captain of a Norwegian merchant ship has been held as part of the investigation.
German government promises tougher laws after attack on Berlin's Pride
Germany's interior minister announced plans to toughen laws just two days after an extremist attack on Berlin's Pride parade. Within the justice system, voices warn against hasty action before a deeper investigation is concluded.
'The fight continues': How Berlin is reacting to the deadly Pride attack
Germany is reeling after Berlin's largest Pride event, Christopher Street Day, was targeted in a terror attack that left one person dead and dozens injured. The Local spoke to Berliners and visitors to see how the city is coping in the aftermath.
French modelling scout with links to Epstein found dead: prosecutors
A French modelling scout with close ties to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Deutsche Bahn plans alcohol ban at every train station in Germany
In an effort to improve safety for train travellers and railway staff, Germany's national railway operator says it will enforce a blanket alcohol ban at all of its stations.
Swedish gang member crashes car in Ireland 'en route to contract killing'
Two Swedes are suspected of having travelled to Ireland to carry out a contract killing, but on the way there they crashed in a violent car accident, according to media reports.
Lexbase case: EU court tells Sweden selling criminal records online violates GDPR
The EU's top tribunal said that putting criminal records online for payment does not constitute journalism and violates data protection rights, after a Swedish court asked for guidance.
Austrian court sentences Syrian pair to eight years over torture
A Syrian ex-general and a former police officer were handed eight-year jail sentences by a Viennese court on Monday for torturing opponents of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad.
Swedish court jails man for four years for pressuring wife into mass prostitution
A Swedish court has sentenced a 61-year-old man to four years and five months in prison for having "ruthlessly exploited" his wife to have sex with scores of men for payment.
Eight decades on, Switzerland clears French Resistance fighters
Eight decades after World War II, Switzerland on Monday repealed sentences that were handed out to 466 Swiss citizens who fought in the French Resistance.
Swedish army consultant on trial for spying for Russia in 'unique' case
A 34-year-old former consultant for the Swedish military is on trial, accused of trying to pass classified information to Russia's intelligence services.
Two new sex abuse complaints against French star Bruel
Two women have filed new complaints of sexual abuse against French pop icon Patrick Bruel, prosecutors and their lawyer said Saturday, in the latest accusations against the singer under investigation.
Swedish government drops prison for 13-year-olds after collapse of pairing system
Sweden's government has said it will scrap a proposal to reduce the age of criminal responsibility to 13 after the collapse of the parliament's pairing system put it at risk of a defeat.
Swedish court delays verdict for man accused of pressing wife into mass prostitution
A Swedish court has delayed a ruling on a 61-year-old man accused of exploiting his "vulnerable" wife to have sex with scores of men for payment.
France opens 'war crime' probe over Israel treatment of flotilla activists
France has opened an investigation into an alleged "war crime" and "torture" over Israel's treatment of French activists who took part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, a prosecutor's office said on Friday.
German serial killer found guilty of murder of French schoolboy
A German serial killer already in prison for the murders of three children was found guilty by a French court on Thursday for the abduction and killing of a 10-year-old boy during a school trip in 2004.
Suspect in Sweden charged for participation in neo-Nazi terrorist group
A person in Sweden has been charged with participation in a neo-Nazi terror organisation that has been linked to a mosque attack, a school killing and random murders.
Swedish independent MP now barred from working as a police officer
Former Sweden Democrat MP Katja Nyberg has been barred from working as a police officer, after she was changed with a series of offences, including drug possession.
Swedish prosecutor urges prison for man charged with prostituting his wife
A Swedish prosecutor has called for a 10-year prison sentence against a man on trial for allegedly prostituting out his wife to around 120 clients.