On Thursday evening, the police received an alarm about several loud bangs in Nyfors in Eskilstuna.

- We received several alarms about loud bangs that have been interpreted as gunfire, but it has not been confirmed yet, says Åsa Willsund at the police in the East region.

Found on the ground

A seriously injured man was found lying on the ground at the scene.

- He has been taken to hospital by ambulance, says Åsa Willsund.

The police do not know exactly what happened.

A large area was cordoned off during the evening.

The police have no arrests and no suspects, but are looking for the perpetrator.