Police seek to remand man who fired shots at Naantali Spa

Police are asking a district court to remand a man who fired shots at Naantali Spa, a spa in Finland, Yle reports. The shooting took place in the spa’s lobby on Saturday evening.

An adult man was injured and taken to hospital. Police say the shooter, also an adult man, put numerous bystanders at risk.

The remand hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. Based on evidence gathered so far, police are investigating the case as aggravated assault, changing the suspected offence from attempted manslaughter.

Three other people detained by police have been released. They are suspected of protecting the alleged perpetrator. The investigation continues with interviews and technical inquiries.