Attempted Homicide at Kylmäkoski Prison in Akaa
Police are investigating an alleged attempted homicide at Kylmäkoski Prison in Akaa after an inmate attacked another with a bladed weapon on Monday. The incident prompted an emergency response and resulted in one detainment and hospital treatment for the victim.
The emergency call was received by police at 11:03, with authorities arriving at the 113-bed men’s prison shortly after. According to a police bulletin, prison guards swiftly intervened, regaining control of the situation and separating the individuals involved (Ilta-Sanomat). One person was detained at the scene, while the injured inmate was transported to hospital for treatment. Authorities confirmed that the victim’s condition is not life-threatening (Ilta-Sanomat; Yle).
The incident was first reported by Aamulehti, which described it as involving a threat to life and health (Iltalehti). Police later classified the act as an attempted homicide, with the suspect accused of using a bladed weapon against another inmate (Yle). The investigation remains in its early stages.
The situation at the prison was resolved by 12:20, according to the Eastern Finland Police Department’s Situation Center (Iltalehti). Kylmäkoski Prison, located in Akaa, houses male inmates.
