Swedish military to help police after surge in gang violence

Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, left, and Minister of Justice Gunnar Strommer attend a press conference after a meeting with police chief Anders Thornberg (Anders Wiklund/TT News Agency via AP)

Sweden’s prime minister has said that the military will soon assist the police with some duties to help deal with an unprecedented crime wave including almost daily shootings and bombings.

Ulf Kristersson said his centre-right government will announce proposals next Thursday on how the armed forces would work with police.