Twenty-six Swedish prosecutors criticize the government's plan to lower the criminal responsibility age to 13, warning of legal chaos and harmful consequences.
Two violent incidents on October 5, 2025, in Stockholm's Sätra and Gävle reveal rising concerns over public safety and juvenile crime in Sweden, prompting investigations and debates on lowering the age of criminal responsibility.
Violent crimes by Swedish children have surged in 2025, with arrests of very young suspects, online gang recruitment, and a fatal shooting highlighting the crisis.
Authorities continue their investigation following a shooting in Gävle where six youths were injured by a 14-year-old suspect, with ongoing hospitalizations and witness interviews.
A 13-year-old boy is arrested after a shooting in Gävle injures six, including minors; community leaders and politicians express shock and call for action.
Charges have been filed against a 22-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy for recruiting minors into violent crimes in Stockholm and Södertälje.
Sweden reformulates its youth criminal justice approach while local politicians face scrutiny over a child welfare scandal.
Göteborg introduces an emergency school program to combat gang recruitment among middle school children.
Recent violent knife attacks in Sweden highlight alarming safety concerns for children as victims or witnesses.
The debate over lowering the criminal age of responsibility in Sweden intensifies with opposition from Kriminalvården's director.
Sweden's parliament approves legislation for secret coercive measures against minors under 15.
Fruängen suburb in Stockholm sees a spike in youth gang recruitment driven by social media.
Police investigate the use of Pokémon cards by gangs to attract young recruits into crime.
Authorities in Sweden are raising alarms about the recruitment of youth into criminal networks, emphasizing the need for societal action and support.
Sweden sees a troubling rise in youth gang recruitment linked to violence and digital methods.
Juno Blom criticizes punitive youth crime measures, advocating for early intervention instead.