- The abuse must have started indoors but then the woman has moved and the man followed. Someone has seen them and alerted police, says police spokesman Thomas Agnevik.

The woman must have been beaten and cut with a firearm. She also complained of pain in her head, among other things.

- She had multiple injuries to the upper body and arms.

The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance. According to police, her injuries are not life-threatening.

The arrested man was arrested on suspicion of serious abuse in the relationship during the night.