Police investigate attempted murder at care home

Police in Finland are investigating a violent incident at a private care home as attempted murder, according to Finnish public broadcaster Yle.

The incident occurred during the night between Wednesday and Thursday in Vaasa, western Finland. The victim is a resident born in the 1940s, and the suspect is another resident born in the 1930s.

The victim sustained serious injuries and remains hospitalized, police said. A preliminary investigation has been opened under the charge of attempted murder, though the charge may be revised as the inquiry progresses.

Police are conducting a broad investigation into the sequence of events and the background of the incident. No further details will be released at this stage, the police stated.