Crime

Police Ramming of Fleeing Moped Rider in Tuusula Under Scrutiny After Corrected Timeline, Delayed Medical Response, and Expert Criticism of Force

A police pursuit in Tuusula on Saturday has sparked debate after an officer used a patrol car to force a fleeing moped rider off the road, resulting in injuries to the 15-year-old boy. The incident is now under review by prosecutors, with both the officer and the moped rider facing potential charges. New details reveal that the boy was initially taken to hospital, where he underwent surgery for his injuries (Helsingin Sanomat). Yle has analyzed helmet camera footage from the incident, determining that the moped rider was traveling at approximately 90 kilometers per hour—more than double the legal speed limit for mopeds, which is restricted to 45 km/h (Ilta-Sanomat). The speed assessment was based on the distance traveled and time elapsed, confirming the moped was significantly over the legal limit (Iltalehti). Police now suspect the moped was modified to achieve such speeds, classifying it as a motorcycle, and the boy lacked a license to operate it (Iltalehti). Ilta-Sanomat reports that the moped was indeed "tuned" to exceed legal speed limits (Ilta-Sanomat).

Vuosaari youth group’s violent incidents decline but new aggravated assault reported

A group of primary school-aged girls in Helsinki’s Vuosaari district, which sparked public concern last spring, has seen a reduction in reported crimes over the summer, though one of its members was involved in an alleged aggravated assault in July. Police and city youth services describe the situation

Strong winds and heavy rain hit Southern and Eastern Finland, with localized flooding and improving weather ahead

Strong winds and heavy rainfall swept across Southern and Eastern Finland over the weekend, bringing risks of fallen trees, power outages, and localized flooding. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) issued wind warnings for land areas in the south and east, with gusts intensifying to over 15 meters per second on

Tuition fees reduce number of new international students in Finnish upper secondary and vocational schools

The introduction of tuition fees for students from outside the EU and EEA has led to a decline in new international enrolments in Finnish upper secondary schools and vocational institutions this autumn. While the full impact of the legislative change remains uncertain, early reports indicate a sharp drop in applications,

Fatal Assault in Joensuu Leads to Arrests and Custody

A 60-year-old man from Joensuu died on Wednesday following a violent assault at a private residence in the city’s Rantakylä district. Emergency services were alerted to the incident in the afternoon, and despite resuscitation attempts by police and paramedics, the victim succumbed to his injuries while being

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Vuosaari youth group’s violent incidents decline but new aggravated assault reported

Strong winds and heavy rain hit Southern and Eastern Finland, with localized flooding and improving weather ahead

Tuition fees reduce number of new international students in Finnish upper secondary and vocational schools

Fatal Assault in Joensuu Leads to Arrests and Custody