Pirkanmaa District Court has sentenced an 18-year-old man to five years in prison for attempted murder and aggravated robbery that occurred in Central Tamper on November 6, 2025. The incident began when Henri Olavi Harsu, who was convicted of attempted murder, along with another youth, threatened a man with violence and stole his outer jacket. During the robbery, a bystander intervened to help, at which point the assailant stabbed him in the upper body, causing serious injuries, including a long laceration and a potentially life-threatening injury that required hospitalization.

Harsu admitted to the police investigation that he had committed an attempted murder by stabbing the victim. The sentence handed down by the court is not yet final, as it may be appealed to a higher court. In addition, two other youths involved in the incident received lighter sentences; one was fined for assault, while the other received a one-year youth sentence for aggravated robbery, highlighting the involvement of multiple young individuals in this violent act, which has sparked discussion about youth crime and public safety.

This case raises significant questions about the safety of civilians in public spaces, especially as it pertains to intervening in violent crimes. It highlights the risks that bystanders may face when trying to help victims of crime and could call for increased public awareness and protection measures for such brave actions. The legal outcomes for Harsu and his accomplices also imply larger societal issues regarding youth violence and accountability in Finland.