A young man in his 20s was found seriously injured after a suspected stabbing in Gröndal, southern Stockholm, on Thursday evening. A man of similar age has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, but police are searching for additional perpetrators. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police were alerted to Vinterviken near Gröndal just after 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025. A young man was found outdoors with serious injuries, likely caused by a large knife or machete. Witnesses reported that one or more individuals fled the scene after the attack.
The injured man received initial treatment from ambulance staff on site and was able to speak with police en route to the hospital. His condition is described as serious, with no reports of firearms involved. According to police spokesperson Ola Österling, it is reasonable to believe the weapon was a larger knife given the injuries.
A major police operation took place that evening in the Gröndal and Aspudden areas, including dog patrols to track suspects. Officers reviewed surveillance footage, conducted interviews with witnesses, and checked numerous individuals in the vicinity. A man in his 20s was arrested later and is now suspected of attempted murder, according to SVT Nyheter Stockholm.
– But the hunt continues. There are more perpetrators, said Ida Abrahamsson of the police to SVT. The crime scene was cordoned off, and a preliminary investigation into attempted murder has begun. No further arrests were reported overnight.
