Swedish police have sealed off a block of flats in Malmo following an explosion.

Local media said a suspected hand grenade was detonated.

One man has received shrapnel injuries to the legs.

Swedish police have launched an investigation following a suspected grenade attack

The incident happened in the Lindängen area of the city.

Police said an adult male has been taken to hospital. It is not known whether he was the intended target of the attack.

Police have secured the entire area until the arrival of the bomb squad who will thoroughly search the scene.