Police report two assaults and three drug-related arrests
Wednesday 7th October 2026 on 09:00 in
Iceland
Police in the capital region reported two assaults, three arrests for drug-related offences and a suspected drink-driving incident overnight, mbl.is reported.
One assault took place in Kópavogur. A man was arrested and held in a police cell, while the victim was taken to an emergency department for treatment. The other assault happened in the city centre. The injuries were minor, and police are investigating without knowing who carried out the attack.
Three people were arrested in district 101 on suspicion of drug-related offences and held in custody. The case is under investigation.
A car struck a lamppost and a traffic sign. The driver, suspected of driving under the influence, was also held in custody. The police log covered incidents from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.