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Man tries to run over police with moped in Uppsala

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Key Points
  • A man attempted to drive a cargo moped into police officers during a stop in Uppsala.
  • The driver tested positive on a breathalyzer and faces multiple charges, including attempted violence against an official.
  • No injuries were reported, and a second man on the moped is not suspected of any crime.

A man tried to drive a cargo moped into police officers in central Uppsala. The incident occurred when a police patrol attempted to stop and check the moped. The driver, a man in his 50s, blew positive on a police breathalyzer and is suspected of attempted violence against an official, illegal driving, and traffic negligence.

No one was injured. Another man in his 50s was on the moped but is not suspected of a crime. The police note that the information is preliminary and may change.

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