Intensive Manhunt Underway After Prisoners Escape in Borås

On September 14, 2025, two prisoners escaped from the correctional facility in Borås, Sweden, at 08:48 AM. The men, aged 25 and 30, are serving long sentences for serious offenses, specifically for violent crimes and arson. They managed to evade capture by climbing over multiple fences before launching the facility’s emergency alarms.

In response, police initiated a substantial manhunt, including aerial support from helicopters. Christian Brattgård, police spokesperson, confirmed the rapid onset of the search following the reported escape. By 2:40 PM, authorities shifted to a surveillance phase, urging the public for assistance in locating the fugitives.

In their public advisory, police reiterated that while there was no immediate threat to public safety, members of the community should not attempt to confront the escapees. Instead, they are advised to contact emergency services if they spot the men, who were last seen wearing green prison-issued tracksuits.

This incident highlights ongoing security challenges within correctional facilities, raising questions about protocols for preventing such escapes in the future. Further updates are anticipated as the manhunt continues in Borås and surrounding areas.