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Cops break up Kinect Boxing bout

Neighbour calls in domestic violence report

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Eight Swedish cops last week stormed a couple's home in Uddevalla after a neighbour reported five people beating up a woman. It was a false alarm - they were just playing Kinect Sports.

One Robert Johansson, 25, was actually throwing punches in a virtual boxing match with his buddies and told Swedish-language tabloid Aftonbladet: "It felt awkward when the police came in and asked who was beaten. We felt rather stupid sitting there on the couch."

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A spokesman for Gothenburg plod regretted the misunderstanding, but said they had to act immediately given the reported nature of the incident. ®

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No need for regret.

"A spokesman for Gothenburg plod regretted the misunderstanding..."

What misunderstanding? Genuinely concerned (albeit misinformed) phone call from a neighbour about a 5 on 1 kicking. Plod leap into action and race round there immediately.

Being a Brit, I'm impressed they showed up at all. And on the same day!? WOW!

Fuck it! I'm moving the family to Gothenburgh.

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Anonymous Coward

Felt awkward when asked who was beaten.

So, the girl won then.

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I second the move to Sweden

Not only are the police force prompt, but the houses have rooms big enought to play multiplayer Kinect games with out taking a sledge hammer to dividing walls.

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