The prosecutor's office announces in a press release on Friday afternoon that the suspected perpetrator will be released.

The suspicions of attempted murder remain.

The press release quotes Andreas Nyberg as saying that the risk that the suspect will have a negative impact on the investigation has been judged to be small.

The young age of the suspect has also been taken into account.

The text is updated.

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Hear prosecutor Andreas Nyberg about the investigation into the suspected murder attempt in Skellefteå - where two children are involved Photo: Alice Holmström / SVT