Minister 'Filled with Sorrow and Anger' Over Death at World Cup Event

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has reacted with profound sadness and anger to the death of a 32-year-old Swedish man who was assaulted during a public World Cup viewing event in Copenhagen. The incident occurred on Tuesday at Islands Brygge.

In a statement on social media platform X, Rasmussen extended his condolences, saying, "Filled with sorrow and anger that a young Swedish man has lost his life in Copenhagen during what should have been a peaceful VM event. My warmest thoughts go to his family, friends, and our entire Swedish brother nation. May the guilty be judged hard and justly."

The man's death was confirmed by Copenhagen Police on Saturday evening. Authorities have arrested and remanded a 31-year-old man in custody pending further investigation until July 29. This suspect has a previous conviction for attempted murder, for which he received a seven-year prison sentence, and for violating knife laws. He has pleaded not guilty to the assault charges.

According to the indictment, the Swedish victim sustained severe injuries to his neck and head, including a brain hemorrhage and a fractured cervical vertebra, from a forceful punch. The fatal assault took place as a new public viewing event was commencing at the scene.

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Fyldt af sorg og vrede over, at en ung svensk mand har mistet livet i København under det, der skulle have været en fredelig VM-begivenhed. Mine varmeste tanker går til hans familie, venner og hele vores svenske broderfolk. Må de skyldige blive dømt hårdt og retfærdigt.