Grenade event in Gothenburg, Vasastaden area, Sweden on Thu 9th April 2026

The police were called to Vasastaden in central Gothenburg on Thursday evening. Residents had heard loud bangs, which turned out to be a hand grenade exploding.

– We have found parts of a hand grenade at the scene, says Thomas Fuxborg, police spokesperson.

A witness from the scene described it as a “big bang.” According to police, windows were shattered on an entrance door on Haga Kyrkogata, next to Vasagatan, and there was also damage to a car parked nearby.

The alarm was received by the police at 9:14 p.m., and bomb squad was called to the scene.

On Friday morning, the police said it was a hand grenade that exploded.

– During the technical investigation, we found parts of a hand grenade at the scene, so that is what was used, says Thomas Fuxborg, police spokesperson.

No reports of injuries

There are no reports of injuries, according to police. An area around the affected property was cordoned off during the evening.

– Residents in the property in question have also been urged to stay indoors, says Jennifer Last.

During the night of Friday, the blockades were lifted.

The explosion is being investigated as a felony violation of the Flammable and Explosive Goods Act and as a felony public nuisance. There is currently no arrest or suspect in the case.