A man has been arrested over the fatal stabbing of an Australian man while he was in Sweden.
A 25-year-old man is in custody over the alleged attack on Kai Foley, 30, in Gotherburg days before Christmas, according to Expressen.
Swedish authorities believe Mr Foley, who moved to Sweden six months ago, did not know the suspect.
A man has been arrested over the fatal stabbing of an Australian man Kai Foley (pictured)
A 25-year-old man is in custody over the alleged attack on Mr Foley (pictured) in Gotherburg on December 20, 2017
Prosecutor Niklas Hogden told the local publication a short interrogation took place and further interrogation will happen at the weekend with the suspect’s lawyer.
Mr Foley was found fighting for life at Odins Square on December 20 in the early hours of the morning before dying in hospital, according to ABC News.
The 30-year-old, who studied nursing in Melbourne, moved to Sweden to be with his girlfriend and has no criminal background.
Police commissioner Ben Wahlin said investigators were confused to why Mr Foley was targeted because they was ‘absolutely nothing’ to suggest he would be a victim of such crime, according to the NT News.
Devastated family members and friends have mourned the shock death of the former disability support worker.
‘Taking timeout to remember a truly great guy tragically taken from us in Sweden last week … you were an amazing carer, a gentle giant and a fun guy to be around. RIP,’ one person wrote.
Swedish authorities believe Mr Foley, (pictured) who moved to Sweden six months ago to be with his girlfriend, did not know the suspect
Mr Foley was found stabbed in Odins Square in Gothenberg, Sweden (pictured) before he was rushed to hospital where he later died
‘Kai’s family and many friends are devastated at the loss of a very special, beautiful, fine young man,’ a relative said in a statement.
‘A private memorial service for Kai’s family and friends will be held in the coming weeks. Details will be posted on Kai’s FB page.’
Friend Kira Kosh also took to social media to pay tribute to Mr Foley.
‘My heart is so so sad for his family and his Swedish girl friend he was living with,’ she said.
‘Never forget your smile, you ate like a horse and loved hip hop more then anyone I have ever met. You were the most gentle giant.’