Four Men Arrested Over Suspected Group Rape on Viking Grace Ferry Between Finland and Sweden

A suspected group rape incident occurred aboard the Viking Grace cruise ferry, which operates between Stockholm, Sweden, and Finland, leading to the arrest of four men in their twenties. The incident took place during the night leading into Saturday, and ferry staff raised the alarm around 4:30 AM after security personnel on board detained the suspects.

Upon the ferry's arrival in Stockholm around 7 AM, police took over and transported the four men to a police station. Mats Eriksson, spokesperson for the Stockholm police, confirmed that only one suspect has been positively identified so far, but police estimate that all four are in their twenties. The victim, also in her twenties, was taken to a medical facility for medical care following the incident.

Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation that includes interviews with the suspects, the victim, and potential witnesses. A technical crime scene investigation is underway aboard the ferry, and police are reviewing surveillance footage to gather evidence.

The swift and coordinated response by ferry staff and security personnel was crucial in enabling the rapid apprehension of the suspects, according to Eriksson. Police continue working to establish all the details and suspects involved as the investigation proceeds.