Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say
A 17-year-old girl was killed and two others were seriously injured in a sword attack at a high school in Fagersta, Sweden. An 18-year-old former student has been arrested, and authorities are investigating the incident as murder and attempted murder.
Why it matters
The attack has shocked the Swedish public and prompted high-level government involvement, highlighting concerns regarding school safety and youth violence.
Image source, EPA Image caption, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson visit the makeshift memorial.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a violent crime and the subsequent official response.
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