On March 7, 2025, a young man from Kuopio armed with multiple knives created a dangerous situation that was captured on video. He was reported to have threatened a woman with his weapons late on that Friday night, leading her to escape unharmed as police arrived at the scene. The individual approached the police officers brandishing his knives, ignoring commands to surrender, which prompted law enforcement to resort to the use of force in an effort to subdue him.

Initial attempts to incapacitate the man with a Taser were unsuccessful, demonstrating a troubling scenario where the individual remained unresponsive to the non-lethal intervention. Subsequently, police utilized pepper spray to gain control of the situation, ultimately managing to restrain the man with handcuffs. This incident underscores the risks faced by police officers in dealing with armed individuals and raises questions about the effectiveness of non-lethal tools in such emergencies.

The man was later sentenced by the North Savo District Court for making illegal threats and resisting a police officer with violence. He acknowledged his actions, further complicating his legal standing. Additionally, three months after this incident, he was involved in a more severe case where he ended the life of his former stepfather by strangulation, marking a troubling escalation in violent behavior that law enforcement must now address within the context of public safety and intervention strategies for similar situations.