Police 'knew in advance' about nightclub blast
Published: 20 Jun 12 10:16 CET | Print version
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/41548/20120620/
Police had been warned that a bomb would be detonated in a busy nightclub in central Sweden on Sunday, yet chose not to act in the hope of catching the attacker red-handed, according to a police source.
- Police seek answers for nightclub explosion (18 Jun 12)
The bomb, which exploded just after midnight on Saturday night, resulted in the evacuation of the Blue Moon Bar in Västerås, and left close to 700 party goers standing out on the streets without their jackets.
“We were on the dance floor and saw one of the security guards rushing to the DJ, and the music was quickly turned off,” one witness told The Local following the blast.
“None of us heard the explosion as the music was so loud inside.”
No one was injured in the blast which occurred on the outdoor terraced area, yet glass shattered and a nearby hotel was also evacuated.
According to the paper’s source, the bomb was supposed to explode after 2am when the bar was closed.
“For some reason they’ve chosen not to react. It’s as if they have taken a chance and hoped to catch the perpetrators in the act. It probably could have been avoided, it’s just lucky that it went the way it did.”
Åsa Hedin of the Västmanlands police has neither confirmed nor denied the allegations, and told the paper that the investigation is still underway,
“It’s difficult for us to comment in detail about what we currently know and don’t know right now,” she said.
TT/The Local/og
twitter.com/thelocalsweden
What do you think? Leave your comment below.
Swedish princess bride escapes traffic fine
Stockholm City Police have decided not to issue Princess Madeleine a fine for driving in the bus lane a few days before her high-profile wedding, after confusion about her rights to use to lane. READ () »
No review for hand-shake discrimination case
The Swedish Justice Ombudsman will not look at a case in western Sweden where a man was paid damages for not being given an internship after he refused to shake a female boss's hand for religious reasons. READ () »
The ultimate love test is a bloody affair
A zombie, a cocaine-snorting rock star and a middle-aged cop walk into a bar.... Which one captures love columnist Emilia Millicent's attention? In her last column for The Local, she explains how she has devised the ultimate test of romantic compatibility. READ () »
Sweden among winners of future EU-US deal
Sweden is second in line to benefit the most from an EU free-trade deal with the US, for which negotiations were finally given the all-clear in a move welcomed by pro-business groups in Sweden. READ () »
Top ten tips for entrepreneurs in Sweden
Thinking of starting a business? Doubting you can make it work? The Local caught up with equity crowdfunders FundedByMe to find out what makes "just another great idea" become a successful big-earner. READ () »
Swedish woman cleared after dog towed to death
A woman in southern Sweden has been cleared of animal cruelty charges after she tied her pet dog to the towbar of her car, which was driven away by a man causing the death of the animal. READ () »
Profit hunt dampens housing construction
The challenge of finding solutions to Stockholm's housing shortage must compete with the profit margins of commercial construction companies with a vested interest in keeping property prices high, a new report has found. READ () »
'Low ambition' Achilles heel of Swedish start-ups
Despite increasing numbers of start-ups, Swedes are still less talented at taking their business to the next level, according to a new global study published on Monday. READ () »
- 18/06 No review for hand-shake discrimination case »
- 18/06 Swedish princess bride escapes traffic fine »
- 18/06 The ultimate love test is a bloody affair »
- 17/06 Sweden among winners of future EU-US deal »
- 17/06 Top ten tips for entrepreneurs in Sweden »
- 17/06 Swedish woman cleared after dog towed to death »
- 17/06 Assange meets Ecuador minister in London »
- 17/06 Swedish woman fakes cancer to get out of jail »
- 17/06 Swedes joining rebels can 'rarely be stopped' »
- 17/06 Silent buses to woo Gothenburg commuters »
- 18/06 Deutsche Bahn fires staff in corruption clean-up »
- 18/06 Pesticides kill more river life than was thought »
More news from Germany at thelocal.de
- 17/06 France hits back at EU chief's 'reactionary' slur »
- 17/06 Animal rights groups slam Paris 'cat café' plan »
More news from France at thelocal.fr
More news from Norway at thelocal.no
- 17/06 Swiss scientists map rooms by miking echoes »
- 17/06 Senior dies in mountain pass motorbike crash »
More news from Switzerland at thelocal.ch
In cooperation with DoToday
Register now for:
> Free use of noticeboard
> Special discounts
> Weekly news roundup
> Unlimited use of discuss
- Game Test Engineer
- Global Brand Manager to a medical
- Component Test Engineer - Research & Development
- Cost Controller
- Development Engineer Polymer Materials
- Global System Administrator - Roxtec
- Marketing Coordinator for a company in a fast-paced, international environment
- Senior Java Developer
- Shipping responsible
- Software Verification Engineer
This weeks results..week 24/25 »
"A weekend full of surprises and LFC football. Results look like this: Div 5 Men won 4-2, K1 lost 5-0, K2 won 2-1, Vets lost 3-2, R1 lost 4-1. Korpen Ladies play Monday night and on the 26th the Div5 Men close the first half season with the last match before the summer kicks in. /LFC " READ »
- 05/6 13:52 The Golden Thread (The Diplomatic Dispatch)
- 29/5 09:11 IKEA UK: Swedish furniture giant stomps gnomes. (Boston Blatte)
- 16/5 08:32 Be British, be sincere and be bold (Brits Mean Business)
- Game Test Engineer
- Global Brand Manager to a medical
- Component Test Engineer - Research & Development
- Cost Controller
- Development Engineer Polymer Materials
- Global System Administrator - Roxtec
- Marketing Coordinator for a company in a fast-paced, international environment
- Senior Java Developer
- Shipping responsible
- Software Verification Engineer
- 08:30 Gothenburg road tax
- 08:25 Tax ... efficiency?
- 01:41 Swedish health care system
- 00:28 Study to be a Primary School Teacher
- 00:04 Swedish Citizenship Online Application Issues
- 22:22 Amazon UK item
- 21:15 Need some advice!
- 20:44 An interesting article about hiring foreign-born
- 20:02 Online Shopping (Womens Clothing)
- 19:23 Canadian moving to Lidköping
Create an account with Banc De Binary, the world’s most reputable binary options firm, and start cashing in today! You can start by practicing with our free $50,000 demo account.
www.bbinary.com
Expat counsellor & talk therapist offers counselling for stress, relationship issues, sexuality, culture adjustment & life coaching. Private & confidential. Stockholm or Skype. Contact me today! 08-559 22 636 or
CLICK HERE
Find products and services that are specifically focused on English speakers living in Sweden!
FULL DETAILS
Individuals & Couples - Stockholm Beth Rogerson PhD - Clinical, Marriage & Family Therapist
Click or call 08-5580 1266 now
Your comments about this article:
The comments below have not been moderated in advance and are not produced by The Local unless clearly stated. Readers are responsible for the content of their own comments. Comments that breach our terms and conditions will be removed.