In a significant development regarding the shooting incident involving Finnish MP Timo Vornanen, prosecutors have announced that they will not initiate a preliminary investigation into the reported disappearance of crucial video footage. This footage, recorded by the surveillance cameras of Bar Ihku, reportedly went missing, with Vornanen claiming that 31 minutes of the recording vanished without a trace. The police acknowledged earlier that the footage provided to them was missing certain segments from the beginning, but Special Prosecutor Tarmo Tanner stated that there is no reason to suspect criminal activity in the actions of the police regarding this matter.

Vornanen has expressed concerns over the missing video material, asserting that it contained vital information for his defense which had disappeared either from the restaurant or from police custody at the onset of the investigation. He has since filed an inquiry with the Central Criminal Police about the missing footage. According to Vornanen, the indicated video segment was supposed to capture discussions he had at the bar with another individual involved in the incident, identified as 'Mr. S.' This raises questions not only about the investigatory procedures involved in the case but also about the integrity of evidence presented to law enforcement.

This case has drawn public attention due to Vornanen's political status and the serious nature of the allegations involved. As the situation unfolds, the implications of the missing footage could impact public trust in both the investigation process and in Vornanen's position as a public official. The lack of a preliminary investigation also raises concerns about accountability and the legal processes relating to political figures involved in criminal cases, emphasizing the need for transparency moving forward.