Police report record low shootings in Sweden

Swedish police say the number of shootings during the first half of the year is the lowest since measurements began.

Police state that 39 shootings have occurred in Sweden during the first half of the year. Eight people have died as a result of these incidents.

At the same time, 68 explosions have taken place. The figures are the lowest recorded since measurements began.

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