Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Rinkeby, Ovanbygränd area, Sweden on Tue 17th February 2026

17th February 2026

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Explosion destroys gate in Rinkeby.

Police, rescue services and medical personnel are responding to Ovanbygränd in Rinkeby due to an explosion. At the crime scene, an unknown object has exploded at a gate and caused damage to glass, metal and facade cladding.

No one has been injured.

The police are opening a preliminary investigation into serious public danger and are starting a search for the person or persons behind the explosion. No one has been arrested at this time.

The crime scene is cordoned off and both technicians and the national bomb disposal unit are involved in the work.

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Rinkeby ( Ovanbygränd area )

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