Stefan Holm is accused of assault after a fight at the Book Fair in Gothenburg
Quick Look
- The former high jumper Stefan Holm is accused of assault after a fight outside a restaurant at Bokmässan in Gothenburg, where he allegedly grabbed Emil Persson's shirt.
- Holm denies punching but admits anger over an eight-year-old joke in 'Breaking News'.
- The book fair has canceled his program items and Persson has reported the incident to the police.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Stefan Holm and Emil Persson have had a conflict since a joke in the program 'Breaking News' eight years ago, where Persson asked a prejudicial question about murdering Holm and his son. Holm has expressed anger about this ever since.
It was on Saturday that the former high jumper Stefan Holm allegedly attacked Emil Persson outside a restaurant at the Bokmässan in Gothenburg.
- I grab the neck of his shirt and tear him, said Stefan Holm after the incident, but denied that he would have hit Emil Persson.
Stefan Holm states that he has been notified of suspicion of abuse, that he is remorseful and should have resolved it in a different way. Emil Persson, who leads "Fördomspodden" and "Fördomsshowen", also confirms to SVT Nyheter that he has reported Stefan Holm to the police.
The book fair has now chosen to cancel Stefan Holm's program items.
"Stefan Holm's planned program items at the Book Fair on Sunday have been cancelled. The decision has been made due to the incident on Saturday evening," writes Martina Johansson, communications and marketing director at the Book Fair, in a text message.
The sports profile was written on three points at the Book Fair during the day: "Sports romance in Swedish", "Long live love! Romance in the sound waves" and "Romancequiz with Jessica Eriksson & Stefan Holm". All points are connected to the novels he writes together with his wife Jessica Eriksson Holm.
Stefan Holm said on Saturday that he has been angry with Emil Persson for a long time for a joke that was made in the program "Breaking News" eight years ago. Persson then asked a biased question to a guest in the studio about murdering Stefan Holm and his son.
DN is looking for Emil Persson.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The police will start a preliminary investigation against Stefan Holm for suspected assault.
Very likely · Within days
Stefan Holm will not participate in the Book Fair on Sunday.
Certain · Within hours
Open Questions
- What exact circumstances led to the brawl outside the restaurant?
- Will charges be brought against Stefan Holm for suspected assault?
- Will the Book Fair reconsider its decision to cancel Holm's program items?
