It was on July 10 that the events occurred in Eskilstuna. The 24-year-old man who is said to have received the knife in the back both suffered a wound and began to bleed. He also received a minor injury in one hand. The incident is said to have occurred at a bus stop, but the injured man was later found at the central station.

The crime is considered serious because the assault was life-threatening and the 20-year-old showed special ruthlessness with the weapon.

Claims self-defense

In connection with this, he is also said to have tried to injure another man by making an attack on him. The man, who is also in his 20s, managed to defend himself and back away. For this, the suspected perpetrator is charged with attempted aggravated assault.

The suspect denies the crime and claims self-defense.