Gangs of Stockholm: the rise of gun crime in Sweden

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Gangs of Stockholm: the rise of gun crime in Sweden

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September has become the worst month for shooting deaths in Sweden since records began in 2016. Miranda Bryant and Sebastian Stakset, a former gang member, talk about what’s behind the shocking rise in violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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