Sweden reacts to shots fired at Israeli embassy
Armed police deployed on the scene in Stockholm
Swedish police have deployed armed guards outside the Israeli embassy in Stockholm following reports of shots being fired at the building.
The incident took place at around 4am local time on Monday, with police confirming that they received multiple calls from people reporting hearing gunshots.
Police have cordoned off the area around the embassy and are conducting a search of the building. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Investigation underway
Police are investigating the incident and have not yet confirmed whether the shots were fired at the embassy itself or at a nearby building.
A preliminary investigation has been opened into the incident and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Embassy staff safe
The Israeli embassy has confirmed that all staff are safe and accounted for.
The embassy has thanked the Swedish police for their swift response and is cooperating with the investigation.
No motive yet known
The motive for the shooting is not yet known, and police are not ruling out any possibilities.
They are continuing to investigate the incident and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
- Swedish police have deployed armed guards outside the Israeli embassy in Stockholm
- The incident took place at around 4am local time on Monday
- No injuries have been reported
- Police are investigating the incident
- The motive for the shooting is not yet known
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