Man arrested on suspicion of gross sexual assault in Örebro
On Christmas Day, several local media outlets in Örebro are reporting that a 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross sexual assault. The incident is said to have occurred in central Örebro during the night.
The police were called to central Örebro around 2:00 am after receiving an alarm about an assault. They quickly arrived at the scene and arrested a man near the location of the crime. Initially, the incident was classified as suspected rape, but after interviews with witnesses and the victimized woman on Monday morning, the classification has been changed to gross sexual assault.
The man remains under arrest on suspicion of this charge as the investigation continues. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
This incident has shocked the local community, and the police are working diligently to gather all information and evidence related to the case. More updates are expected as the investigation progresses.