Police find knife as three held over Breiðholt killing

Police found a knife linked to a fatal stabbing in Breiðholt after three people were detained in connection with the case, mbl.is reported on Sunday.

An Icelandic man in his thirties and his father are among those being held. They are due to be questioned, according to information obtained by Icelandic public broadcaster RÚV.

RÚV reported that the younger man is suspected of stabbing two men after a fight. One died shortly after being admitted to intensive care, while the other was seriously injured. The father’s suspected role and the identity of the third person in custody have not been disclosed.

Police went to an apartment building in Hólar, near the scene, shortly after 2pm to retrieve the knife, according to mbl.is sources.

The attack took place at the corner of Hraunberg and Austurberg. Flowers and candles have been left at the scene. A fight was also reported earlier in the evening between Hólabrekkuskóli and Fjölbrautaskólinn í Breiðholti, near the attack scene.