Man arrested after fatal assault in Pieksämäki

A man has been detained on suspicion of manslaughter after a violent attack in Pieksämäki late Saturday night left a young man dead, Itä-Suomen police reported.

The assault occurred in a public area near the town center, where a large group of young people had gathered. Emergency services responded to the scene, which was attended by multiple police patrols and medical units.

Police apprehended the suspect approximately ten minutes after the incident, taking him into custody without resistance. Both the victim and the suspect are adults, according to authorities.

The case is currently under investigation as manslaughter, though charges may be adjusted as the probe continues. The emergency call reporting the violence was made at 22:18 local time.