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Sword attack at Swedish school leaves one dead, two injured

Police in Fagersta, Sweden, are investigating a sword attack at a school that left one person dead and two injured, with the suspect in custody.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 21, 2026, 9:09 a.m. ETUpdated Aug 22, 2026, 7:53 a.m. ET
One person was killed and were injured in attack at in , Sweden, on Friday, August 21, 2026, according to whbl.com. The suspect is , police said. Police spokesman Pelle Vamstad said an alarm was received early afternoon Friday and police rushed to the scene. Several nearby schools were locked down and roadblocks were set up, according to durangoherald.com. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said, "There are reports of injured people. We do not yet know what lies behind the act, but we know that the police are working very intensively." Prosecutor Ann-Sofie Trossing said, "The investigation is at an intense stage. We are conducting interrogations and gathering information, but I cannot go into specifics." The cause of the attack has not been determined.

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    Updated casualty figures to reflect one killed and two injured, and added prosecutor's statement.

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