Rising Trend of Girl Gangs Attacking Peers in Borås Raises Alarm

In Borås, Sweden, a concerning emergence of girl gangs attacking and harassing other girls has prompted seven reports to the police. Some of these attackers are reportedly as young as 12 years old. The police, particularly Ilija Rajkovic, leader of youth crime at Borås police, describe the behavior as 'disgusting,' emphasizing the unprovoked nature of these assaults, which often involve older girls provoking younger ones.

Victims are not only assaulted but are also coerced into performing humiliating acts that are filmed and shared across social media platforms. One notable incident occurred recently, where a young girl was assaulted and robbed of a speaker. The police are actively categorizing these incidents as harassment and abuse and have already identified some of the girls involved.

Authorities are urging the public to avoid sharing videos of these incidents, citing that it perpetuates an unsafe environment for youth and can have severe repercussions for the victims. These disturbing incidents highlight a troubling trend in the community, prompting an urgent response from law enforcement to halt this unacceptable behavior as they continue their investigations.