The 23 year old suspect was living in Arboga , he denies murder. The 35 year old suspect remains in critical condition. Police are convinced the two are culprits.
(currently cordoned off) where Eritrean asylum seekers receive accommodation while awaiting residency decision
There is no link between the two suspects for knife murders in Västerås and the victims, police said at a news conference. The conclusion is that the attack was not politically motivated. "The 23-åringe suspects were arrested in connection with that he ran from the IKEA store in Vasteras after the knife attack. In the interview after he was arrested he denied the charges. Lawyer Maria Wilhelmsson met on Tuesday morning his client, who continued to claim his innocence. - He has been there but have not done anything, says Maria Wilhelmsson told TT, adding: - It may suffice that you are at the wrong place at the wrong time you can be reasonably suspected. It's very low standard of proof for that one should be reasonably suspected, she says." . . . "The alleged perpetrators, who are not known to police for previous crimes, knew each other, according to data Aftonbladet"
Well, in Sweden, there were probably few recreational opportunities for these victimized refugees, and boys will be boys...
Besides, islamophobia!