Prosecutor Seeks Prison Terms for Racist Attacks in Stockholm
Four men linked to a far-right group face prison for racist assaults in Stockholm, with the prosecutor demanding lengthy sentences based on hate crime motives.
- • Four men tied to Aktivklubb Sverige charged with racist assaults in Stockholm.
- • Prosecutor seeks 4.5 years imprisonment for three of the accused.
- • Victims targeted due to foreign backgrounds in attacks involving Nazi salutes.
- • Witnesses described brutal attacks, including laughing assailants; defense disputes evidence.
Key details
A court case continues in Stockholm involving four young men charged with racially motivated violent attacks in August 2025. The accused, linked to the far-right group Aktivklubb Sverige, stand trial for assaults on individuals of foreign descent in central Stockholm. Prosecutor Gustav Andersson is seeking prison sentences of four and a half years for three of the accused, while a lighter sentence is proposed for the fourth, who was not involved in one of the assaults.
Witnesses testified about the brutal nature of the attacks, recounting how Mohammad, a 42-year-old victim, lost consciousness due to the blows, and described the assailants laughing during the incidents. Another testimony noted a 43-year-old Black man being kicked "as if he were a ball." Reports from Kriminalvården underline the defendants' ties to right-wing extremism, with the oldest defendant, aged 23, denying punishment for his political beliefs. Defense lawyers have challenged witness credibility and evidence presented. The prosecutor emphasized the hate crime motivation, noting the attackers performed Nazi salutes and targeted victims based on their foreign backgrounds.
The trial, held in a secure courtroom, has entered its final stages with considerable emphasis on the extremist affiliations of the defendants and the racial motivation behind the crimes. The prosecutor has cited multiple aggravating circumstances supporting the call for significant prison terms.