Trial Begins for Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Ambulance Worker in Hudiksvall

The trial has started in Hudiksvall for a 26-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing 47-year-old ambulance worker Helena Löfgren. The man admits to stabbing Löfgren but denies the charge of murder, claiming his intent was to cause harm, not to kill. Instead, he acknowledges the offense as aggravated assault.

Prior to the fatal stabbing, the accused had attacked another ambulance worker with a baseball bat and had made repeated statements expressing a desire to kill people. He even called for an ambulance on September 20, expressing suicidal thoughts. However, the ambulance personnel who were sent to his home at the time were not informed of his violent history or expressed threats, believing he was non-threatening.

A psychiatric evaluation conducted after the stabbing found that the man does not suffer from a serious mental disorder, despite earlier statements he made during a psychiatric hospital admission about wanting to "murder people." Following the stabbing, the man was apprehended by police and is now undergoing trial.

In addition to the criminal proceedings, a separate investigation is looking into whether the employer holds any liability for the incident, particularly concerning the failure to communicate the man's violent tendencies to the ambulance staff.

The case has drawn attention to safety concerns and communication protocols for emergency workers dispatched to potentially dangerous situations. The trial is ongoing in Hudiksvall as the court examines intent, responsibility, and the circumstances leading to the tragic death of Helena Löfgren.