Suspect released in Hervanta murder case as investigation continues in Tampere

One of the suspects in the Hervanta murder case has been released, according to the Police of Central Finland. Two 19-year-old men were arrested in early July in connection with the murder that occurred in Hervanta, Tampere. Crime Commissioner Jari Luoto stated that while the released suspect is still being investigated, he did not provide further details regarding the specific charges.

The other suspect remains in custody. Luoto mentioned that the police have also investigated the method of the crime, and inquiries into the motive are ongoing. “The investigation is still in progress, and the police are working to clarify the events and the reasons leading up to them,” Luoto said.

The alleged murder took place on the night of July 5 in a private apartment within a residential building in Hervanta. A deceased man, reportedly 64 years old, was found at the scene. The police had previously stated that the victim and the suspects were acquainted with one another. The incident is being treated as a murder based on the nature of the crime and the overall picture formed by the police regarding the sequence of events.

The news of the release of one of the suspects was first reported by Aamulehti.