Two men are currently in custody until April 1st as part of an ongoing murder investigation in Christiansfeld, Denmark, where a 68-year-old man was discovered deceased on Wednesday. The South East Jutland Police reported that a total of six individuals are charged in relation to this case, and during their initial court appearance, all defendants pleaded not guilty according to reports by Ritzau.

Law enforcement authorities believe that three of the six accused broke into the home of the deceased, leading to a fatal stabbing in the neck and additional violence inflicted upon him. Among those detained, a 25-year-old man is specifically suspected of committing the murder, while a 35-year-old man is presumed to have aided in the crime. Police have also announced that three other detainees—a 19-year-old woman, a 52-year-old woman, and a 61-year-old man—are being held for an additional three days, providing the police with extra time to gather evidence prior to their potential release.

Furthermore, the police indicated that there may be at least two accomplices still at large, raising concerns about the overall safety and the expansion of the investigation. The ongoing nature of this high-profile case highlights issues surrounding violent crime in Denmark and will likely result in public discussions regarding safety and legal responses to such acts of violence.