Sweden: 264 children prosecuted for gang-linked violent crime, exceeding estimates

A Socialstyrelsen survey reveals 264 children and young people have been prosecuted or tried for serious violent crimes connected to gang activity, a figure higher than previously estimated. The data underscores the scale of youth involvement in gang violence in Sweden, though the report does not specify the time period or whether the number is cumulative. This challenges prior assumptions about the extent of juvenile gang participation and may prompt policy responses.

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