31-year-old charged with assault after Swedish man dies following Copenhagen event

A 31-year-old Danish man has been charged with assaulting a 32-year-old Swedish man during a large-screen event at Islands Brygge in Copenhagen on 30 June. The Swedish man died three days later.

According to the indictment, the defendant struck the Swedish man with a forceful punch to the left side of his head and neck.

The blow caused, among other injuries, a ruptured artery which, according to the prosecution, led to the man’s death on 3 July.

The 31-year-old is charged with assault as a repeat offender. He is also accused of throwing two beer cans at a group of people that included the Swedish man. Another person was hit by one of the cans.

The defendant turned himself in to police on 3 July and was remanded in custody later that day. He remains in custody.

The case is scheduled to be heard at Copenhagen District Court on 7 October.

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