Violence and Firework Mishaps Mark New Year's Eve Across Sweden

The New Year's Eve of 2025 saw a series of violent incidents and firework-related accidents reported across Sweden. In Solna, a young man suffered serious facial injuries when a firework exploded near him around 11 PM; this led to a police investigation for bodily harm. Similarly, in Skåne, a 10-year-old child in Malmö was hospitalized after being hit by a firework, although the injuries were not deemed serious. In Lund, reckless fireworks usage injured a woman who was taken to hospital, and police filed an assault report. In Hörby, a firework exploded in a man's kitchen, causing injury and a fire emergency response.

Violence was also notable during the night. In Farsta, a man was stabbed multiple times at a hotel, with police arresting a suspect for attempted murder. A related assault occurred in Kungsbacka where a 70-year-old man received head injuries inflicted by a relative, who was taken into custody. Additionally, in Malmö, a man in his 30s stole a taxi and crashed it into a parked police car, leading to arrest on charges including theft and reckless driving.

Fire incidents included multiple blazes nationwide, notably a large barn fire in Öland that demanded extensive emergency resources shortly after midnight.

Overall, the police described New Year's Eve as one of their busiest nights, with a mixture of celebratory chaos and serious incidents. The events prompted several investigations and arrests, highlighting ongoing concerns over safety during holiday festivities across the country.