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Concerns over violent online environments in Sweden

Sweden was described as at risk of becoming a hub for senseless violence linked to nihilistic online environments such as The Com. Cases cited included a teenager who allegedly stabbed a random elderly person while others watched via livestream, another who allegedly stabbed a toddler in the neck, and a third who allegedly set fire to dozens of cars to gain online status.

The account said that such cases appeared to be increasing in Sweden, but provided no further details about the incidents or their status.