Former Prime Minister Stefan Löfven reportedly threatened outside a Varberg restaurant
Police are investigating an alleged illegal threat made from a car near a restaurant in Varberg, where former Prime Minister Stefan Löfven was present.
In the afternoon, police were alerted to a possible illegal threat in Varberg's city centre. A car allegedly pulled up outside a restaurant where former Prime Minister Stefan Löfven was dining and occupants allegedly shouted threatening words. Emelie Lundqvist, press officer for the police in region väst, confirmed that multiple patrol units responded and that investigators are attempting to trace the vehicle.
No arrests have been made, and the police have not officially linked the threat to the former prime minister, but they are pursuing the case as a serious offense. The alert was logged at 16:32, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Why it matters
A former national leader facing a public threat raises concerns about security and public safety.
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