Malmo has been rocked by a suspected grenade attack

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According to local reports a suspected hand grenade was detonated in Lindangen area of the city, sending shrapnel flying into the air.

Swedish police received calls regarding the explosion at 9.19pm on Monday night from people living in the suburb.

Police spokesperson Calle Persson: “We got calls from two people with five minutes apart.

"We think it's a hand grenade that's been detonated. National bombing protection has been alerted to the scene."