Police have launched a preliminary investigation into an attempted murder after an officer was injured in an attack at the Medborgarplatsen square, provoking a major police operation.
The incident occurred at around 10.40am on Thursday.
A police officer at the scene told Swedish news site The Local that another officer was attacked with a knife at the busy square in Stockholm's Södermalm district.
A spokesperson at the Stockholm Police press office said a suspect had been arrested immediately
“We can confirm that a police officer has been injured at Medborgarplatsen. One person is arrested," Anders Bryngelsson said, quoted by The Local.
A preliminary investigation into attempted murder was launched, and the officer's injuries were "not life-threatening".
The injured officer was taken to hospital for treatment on minor injuries and was able to leave later.
Just before lunchtime Stockholm Police said it was "calm at the scene" while witness testimonies were being heard

Source: BNA