A troubling incident involving the suspected rape of a child in a Märsta reception and return center has come to light, prompting police intervention last week. Initial reports indicated that the crime was related to sexual offenses against minors occurring in a public area. More serious allegations have emerged, with court documents now confirming that the charges involve aggravated rape against a child, a detail that was first reported by another news outlet.

The child’s legal representative, attorney Melissa Toutounge Aksöz, has stated that she has been in contact with the child's guardians, highlighting the severe emotional distress the family is experiencing following the incident. Aksöz has refrained from sharing specific details about the event but notes significant concerns regarding the living conditions of the reception center, which she claims is not suitable for families with children and has been marked by violence and conflict.

Reports from SVT’s own investigations into the facility have corroborated these troubling claims, revealing multiple incidents involving disturbances and violence. The case raises broader questions about the suitability of emergency housing facilities for vulnerable populations, especially children, and emphasizes the urgent need for improved safeguards in such environments to protect against the recurrence of similar incidents in the future.