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Decade-High Uptick in Finnish Homicides Ascribed to COVID-Driven Stress, Financial Woes Sputnik International https://sputniknews.com/europe/202101261081880608-decade-high-uptick-in-finnish-homicides-ascribed-to-covid-driven-stress-financial-woes/ The stark 33-percent year-on-year rise represents a break from a steady downward trend, researchers said, pointing to the anti-COVID lockdown as the possible culprit. The last time Finland saw a similar anomaly was over legal amendments concerning alcohol. In 2020, the number of homicides in Finland jumped to a several-year high, according to statistics released by the National Police Board. A total of 489 incidents of attempted manslaughter, manslaughter, attempted murder, and murders were reported last year, indicating a marked 33-percent jump from the previous year. The year-on-year increase was especially driven by a surge in the number of attempted manslaughters and murders.

Eteläuomen läiEastern uusimaaFinland generalMiikka vuorelaPekka heikkinenEastern uusimaa police departmentNational police boardUniversity of eastern finlandNational policeEastern finlandGreater helsinkiSurge in homicidesCovid pandemicFinancial worriesDrug useAlcohol consumption