Sword attack by 18-year-old at Swedish school kills 1: police
Police Chief Tommy Alriksson told a news conference that the 18-year-old perpetrator at the school in the central town of Fagersta had been arrested.
An 18-year-old man wielding a sword attacked a school in Fagersta, central Sweden on Friday, resulting in one death and at least two serious injuries, according to police chief Tommy Alriksson. The suspect was apprehended following the incident, and shots were reportedly fired during his capture. The attack occurred at the Brinell School in Fagersta while students were present, with an estimated 400 to 500 individuals present.
Police have not yet determined the motive behind the assault, stating there is no evidence suggesting multiple perpetrators. Two boys, aged between 12 and 17, were among the severely hurt, while the identity of the deceased remains undisclosed. The police chief added that an investigation is ongoing and that witnesses may be interviewed in the coming days.
The town of Vastmanland reported that the incident took place during the school's operation hours, as reported by the TT news agency. Police cordoned off a wide area around the school and several nearby institutions were placed on lockdown. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed his condolences, acknowledging that the police are conducting an extensive investigation.
The Fagersta city government set up a crisis center near the school, and authorities from various sectors are assisting those impacted by the tragic event.
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