The stab hit the stomach and caused life-threatening injuries to the stomach and intestines. The motive for the violent act must have been what prosecutor Sanna Nesser describes as "a fabricated or illegal debt".

The 25-year-old admits the course of events, but says that he acted in self-defense and denies the accusations of extortion. The 22-year-old woman denies all allegations.

The prosecutor's evidence consists of several witness statements and extensive technical evidence.