Swedish Teen and Young Adult Deny Terror Charges in Copenhagen Grenade Attack Trial

Two young Swedish men, aged 18 and 21, are currently on trial in Copenhagen for allegedly throwing hand grenades at the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, a serious act linked to the Foxtrot network reportedly acting on behalf of Iran. The attack caused an explosion near a residential building's terrace, where a family with children was present, a circumstance prosecutor Søren Harbo described as "completely insane."

The younger suspect, who was 16 at the time of the incident, denies charges of terrorism and attempted murder but admits to certain facts related to the case, according to his defense lawyer Jakob Buch-Jepsen. The older suspect, now 21, also denies all the charges, represented by attorney Kåre Pihlmann. This younger suspect faces additional accusations of shooting at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm the day before the grenade attack, which will be tried separately in Sweden.

The trial is being held at the Copenhagen District Court. Prosecutor Harbo highlighted the severity of the offenses while refraining from commenting on who specifically ordered the attacks prior to the trial proceedings. Both defense and prosecution are actively engaging in a case that continues to attract significant public and legal attention due to the grave nature of the acts and their political implications.