Police have opened fire at the castle in Stockholm

The police were alerted to the castle in Stockholm at around 18.30 on Tuesday evening.

- It concerns a man who has been offensive and he has carried a weapon. In connection with this, the police have opened fire, says Susanna Rinaldo, press spokesperson at the police.

Police do not want to comment on what type of weapon he was carrying. It is still unclear whether he was met or not.

- He is being taken care of by the police and now the work will continue, says Susanna Rinaldo, press spokesperson at the police.

Rinaldo states that it is an ongoing operation and that they cannot comment on the matter further.

A major effort is underway at the scene, where the police have, among other things, blocked off nearby roads. The witness Edvard Scott tells DN that there are around 10-20 police cars on site, as well as ambulances.

- I came cycling over the bridge by the Riksdag and the castle. Then I hear the police shouting "stop stop" a few times and after that several shots are fired, he says.

DN has been in contact with the court and the senior guard, who did not want to comment on the matter.