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Suspected Homicide in Espoo: Police Respond to a Violent Incident, Suspect Apprehended | Finland Today | News in English

While responding to a violent incident at a private residence in Rastaspuisto, Espoo, on the night between Friday and Saturday, the police found a victim dead.

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The police responded to a call about violence at a private residence in Rastaspuisto, Espoo, around midnight between Friday and Saturday.

Police patrols and emergency medical services arrived at the scene and confirmed that the victim had died.

The suspect was apprehended at the scene.

The incident did not pose a danger to other persons.

The police are investigating the matter as a homicide. 

Source: A press release by the Western Uusimaa Police Department

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