Man arrested after Ylöjärvi stabbing, victim questioned

A 22-year-old Tampere man was remanded in custody on Wednesday on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Ylöjärvi’s Pimeesalmi area, Yle reports.

The suspect, born in 2004, allegedly stabbed a person during a fight in the early hours of Sunday. He has admitted to the act. The weapon, confirmed by police as a knife, has been seized.

Investigators have verified the knife was in the suspect’s possession. Two additional suspects initially detained were later released after their charges were reduced or dropped.

The victim has been interviewed and will be questioned again. Police have not disclosed the severity of the injuries.

The pre-trial investigation continues with further interrogations and forensic analysis. Prosecutors must file charges by 9 September at the latest.

Police are also investigating a separate incident of violence in the same area the previous night, classified as aggravated assault, assault, and minor assault.