Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school
Police in Sweden have arrested a man following a sword attack at the Brinell School in Fagersta that left several people injured. Authorities have secured the area and placed nearby schools under lockdown, though they state there is no ongoing danger to the public.
Why it matters
Violent incidents in educational settings raise significant concerns regarding school safety and public security protocols in Sweden.
Image source, SVT via EVN Published 12 minutes ago Several people have been injured after a sword attack at a high school in Sweden, local authorities say.
Police said they had arrested one man after the incident at Brinell School in Fagersta, central Sweden.
Officers were called to the scene just after 14:00 local time (13:00 BST) on Friday, with some reports in Swedish media saying the suspect was shot in the leg by police.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in