The incident happened at 23.30 in the center of the Hand. The shooter was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but his condition is not life-threatening.

- He was awake and talkable when the ambulance arrived, says Ola Österling of the Stockholm Police.

Two detainees

A preliminary investigation into attempted murder has been initiated. Later in the night, police announced that two men were deprived of liberty at different times and locations.

- We do not talk about the grounds on which they are deprived of liberty, but they are suspected of interference, says Österling.

The crime scene has been blocked off during the night and a crime scene investigation has been conducted by forensic technicians.

- We are conducting interviews with people who have made observations in the center of the Hand where the incident occurred, says Ola Österling.