An explosion occurred at a residence in Södertälje's Lina Hage area on Saturday. According to reports to Aftonbladet, it involved a hand grenade, but police confirm no injuries and the investigation is ongoing. The site is cordoned off with the national bomb squad on scene.
The alarm for the explosion came at 16:53 on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in the Lina Hage residential area of Södertälje. According to reports to Aftonbladet, a hand grenade exploded next to a detached house, causing material damage including broken windows. Police spokesperson Nadya Norton confirms no injuries have been reported.
– There has been material damage, says Nadya Norton. – Something exploded next to a detached residential house.
Police have opened a preliminary investigation into public endangerment and destruction. The site is cordoned off for technical examination, and the national bomb squad has been called to determine what exploded. Technicians are searching the area for traces, and witnesses are being interviewed. According to a resident in the area:
– I was sitting drinking coffee when I heard the bang. All neighbors have been questioned, but no one saw anything.
Police are searching for perpetrators, but Nadya Norton declines to comment on any detentions:
– We'll follow up regarding any detentions.
The Lina Hage area has seen several violent incidents this year, including five attacks so far. Two days ago, an unexploded hand grenade was found in the same area and neutralized by the bomb squad. It is too early to link Saturday's event to previous incidents, according to Norton.
