Stockholm metro explosion: Man killed after picking up suspected hand grenade
Source: The Independent
Samuel Osborne | @SamuelOsborne93 | 2 hours ago
A man died after he picked up a suspected hand grenade and it detonated, killing him and injuring his companion, Swedish police said.
The blast took place on Sunday at about 1100 local time [1000 GMT] just outside the Varby Gard subway station in Huddinge, a residential district in greater Stockholm, said regional police spokesman Sven-Erik Olsson.
The man, who was in his 60s, was rushed to hospital while a woman, in her mid-40s, received minor wounds to her face and both legs.
The man was seriously injured after he picked up something from the ground and this device exploded, Mr Olsson said.
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7962
(11,841 posts)Well, at least thats something we dont see over here very often. or ever
sl8
(14,410 posts)Absolutely unreal. Sweden? Why? I just don't get it.
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)I guess it's easier to leave a grenade and walk off than to fire a gun when there is every chance you will be caught.
Rollo
(2,559 posts)What possible profit would there be in it for them?
This is assuming the prime motivating factor for Swedish criminal gangs is the same as it is elsewhere: money.
ProudLib72
(17,984 posts)Why the gangs use them to terrorize the town, I have no idea.
Generic Brad
(14,282 posts)The fact that it blew it up and killed a man leads me to believe it was an "actual" grenade. This is an explosive story.
burrowowl
(17,691 posts)Usually you have to pull the pin then toss it, not just pick it up unless it was unstable?