IG/ YOUTUBE Commissioner Dan Eliasson showed sympathy for the migrant accused of killing Alexandra Mezher

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Commissioner Dan Eliasson said the arrested 15-year-old boy could have been psychologically damaged in the lead up to the alleged murder of Alexandra Mezher, 22. But police inspector Anders Karlsson slammed the chief for his behaviour in an open letter to the public. The officer said he felt sick when he heard Mr Eliasson did not place more emphasis on the victim. He wrote: “Police Commissioner Dan Eliasson went on the STV morning show on January 26 and could in an honest fashion have apologised for the unimaginable sorrow friends and family of Alexandra Mezher, who was killed at a refugee centre, are going through.

“Instead Eliasson decided to give a long and speculative monolog where he diminished the suspected murder’s actions. “Though there may be tragedy in the suspect's life that is no motive for the crime and for the police commissioner to give the suspect more attention than the victim.” The Swedish inspector said he spoke with the officers who were called to the scene after Ms Mezher was stabbed after working alone on the night shift. They described scenes from a horror film. Officer Karlsson wrote: “A young woman was dying in front of them. She was stabbed. She was alone all night to help others. She wanted to make a difference and had to pay for it with her life.”

IG Alexandra Mezher death has sparked outrage throughout Sweden

Resign from your position as national police chief Officer Karlsson

He continued: “I do not think you [Dan Eliasson] have the will or the ability to apologise, so I will do it for you. "I would ask all victims to forgive to my general manager Dan Eliasson. I ask forgiveness for the fact that his thoughts primarily go to the offender and not the victim. Sorry. “Finally, a call to you, Dan Eliasson. Resign from your position as national police chief. You have nothing to bring to the Swedish police more than complete chaos and total police frustration.”

REUTERS The accused 15-year-old migrant in court

IG The officer said he felt sick when he heard Mr Eliasson did not place more emphasis on the victim