Police across Finland were kept busy on Midsummer Eve with numerous cases involving drink-driving, boating under the influence, assaults and other forms of disorderly conduct, according to statements from multiple police departments.
The most serious incidents included two suspected attempted homicides under investigation in Salo and Oulu. In Salo, the case involved gunfire, while in Oulu, a stabbing occurred during a fight.
In Paimio, a passenger reportedly began assaulting a taxi driver while on a motorway. The attack led to a crash and resulted in serious injuries.
The Southwest Finland Police reported significantly more incidents than during last year’s festivities, describing the archipelago in particular as "unsettled." Police were repeatedly called to deal with disturbances and fights in locations such as Mathildedahl in Salo and Nauvo in Parainen.
Authorities in Ostrobothnia also described the night as busy. In Korsnäs, a detached house caught fire, while in Alajärvi, a search was launched for young paddleboarders who had gone missing. They were later found safe at a friend’s summer cottage.
