Around 20 schools in Borlänge closed on Wednesday after a threat against school operations. Police detained a teenager, previously reported missing, suspected of aggravated unlawful threat against a group. The threat has been neutralized and most schools will reopen on Thursday.
A threat against schools in central Borlänge emerged among students on Monday and reached municipal leadership late Tuesday. As a precaution, around 20 municipal schools, preschools, and independent schools closed on Wednesday, including Maserskolan, Tjärnaängsskolan, and Alice Lundsgymnasiet.
Police launched a preliminary investigation into aggravated unlawful threat against a group and deployed significant resources. By 1 p.m., they detained a person, later confirmed as a teenager reported missing Monday evening. "Yes, we can confirm it is the same person," said deputy police area chief Jimmy Spolander.
The teenager was remanded in custody on reasonable suspicion Wednesday evening, according to police spokesperson Mats Öhman. "The investigation led to this person," he said. Municipal director Jörgen Olsson thanked police for their swift work and emphasized prioritizing safety.
Most schools will reopen Thursday, but Kunskapsskolan remains closed after a new threat, which principal Erica Sterkenburg reported to police. School safety specialist Lena Ljungdahl warns: "A threat can cause a lot of problems and worry".
