Explosion in Malmö points to hand grenade

Police in Malmö were alerted to an explosion on Saturday evening, with findings on site pointing to a hand grenade detonation on Eriksfältsgatan. No injuries have been reported.

On the evening of Saturday, February 28, 2026, police in Malmö were alerted to a loud bang on Eriksfältsgatan. The bang was heard at 22:45, but it was not until 23:30 that police located the explosion site—a facade showing traces of a detonation.

Findings made by police in the area point to a hand grenade that exploded, according to reports from Sydsvenskan. The site has been cordoned off, and a technical investigation is to be conducted to determine exactly what occurred.

There is no information indicating that anyone was injured in connection with the incident. Police have not released any further details on suspects or motives.

Reports also surfaced on Friday of an explosion heard in the same area, though it is unclear if there is any connection to Saturday evening's event.

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Illustrative image of police and bomb squad investigating explosion damage at a house in Tygelsjö near Malmö.
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Explosion at residence in Tygelsjö near Malmö

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An explosion occurred at a residence in Tygelsjö near Malmö on Friday evening. Police were alerted at 18:28 and cordoned off the area while the bomb squad investigated.

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.

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An explosion has occurred in a stairwell in the Råbergstorp district of Eskilstuna. The rescue service suspects it was a hand grenade, and police are investigating the incident on site. No injuries have been reported.

Something has exploded at a door to an apartment building in the Rosenlund district of Södertälje. No people have been reported injured, but a window has been broken and the stairwell is filled with smoke. Police have initiated a preliminary investigation into public endangerment.

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A man has been found shot in a car in Hindby, Malmö, following a report of gunfire just before 11 p.m. on Friday evening. Police have launched a major operation and cordoned off the area, but no one has been arrested. The man's condition is unknown, and he has been taken to hospital by ambulance.

Police detained a man at Stockholm Central Station on Tuesday evening with a bag suspected to contain explosives. The operation prompted large cordons, but the item was later deemed harmless. Sources suggest it involved narcotics, though police have not confirmed details.

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A major fire broke out in a workshop in Elisedal, Malmö, on Saturday, with flames bursting through the roof and thick smoke affecting traffic on E65. Rescue services struggled with a hard-to-extinguish blaze, and a vital community alert (VMA) was issued to warn residents. Police patrolled with blue lights to protect drivers.

 

 

 

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