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16-year-old killed at Danish high school party

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 16-year-old boy died after being stabbed multiple times at a party for new high school students in Roskilde, Denmark.
  • Police have arrested another 16-year-old boy on suspicion of murder, believing a conflict preceded the stabbing.
  • The victim was a student at Himmelev Gymnasium, which expressed deep sorrow over the tragic event.

A tragic incident unfolded at a party for new high school students in Roskilde, Denmark, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old boy. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds during the event held in Folkeparken on Friday evening and was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Authorities have apprehended another 16-year-old boy in connection with the stabbing, suspecting him of murder. According to police, the incident is believed to have stemmed from a conflict between the two teenagers.

Himmelev Gymnasium, where the deceased was a student, released a statement expressing profound sadness. "It is with great sorrow that we can confirm that one of our students at Himmelev Gymnasium has passed away after a very tragic event at Folkeparken yesterday," the school stated. "Our thoughts go out to the deceased's family and friends. We are deeply affected by the situation."

It is with great sorrow that we can confirm that one of our students at Himmelev Gymnasium has passed away after a very tragic event at Folkeparken yesterday. Our thoughts go out to the deceased's family and friends. We are deeply affected by the situation.

— Himmelev GymnasiumThe school issued a statement following the death of their student.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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