Two predawn explosions rock the area around the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen but no one is injured
Three Swedish nationals have been arrested in connection with two predawn explosions in the vicinity of the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Three young Swedes were arrested Wednesday in connection with two predawn explosions that occurred in the vicinity of the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, prompting a nearby Jewish school to close for the day. Police said no one was injured.
“Our investigation shows that the blasts likely were caused by hand grenades,” said Jens Jespersen, a spokesperson for the Copenhagen police, adding that it was unclear whether the Israeli Embassy was the target. The blasts occurred around 3:20 a.m.
He said the explosions were about 100 meters (yards) from the embassy, which is located in an area with other embassies. It caused damage to another building, but Jespersen did not describe the nature of the damage.
The suspects were aged between 15 and 20, Jespersen said. He said one was arrested near the embassy while the two others were detained on a train at Copenhagen’s central station. They were not identified.
