Prosecutor on Fagersta school shooting: 'Both deny involvement'

Authorities are investigating the Fagersta school shooting, with a 16-year-old now detained on suspicion of aiding and abetting the crime. Prosecutors indicate that the suspect's alleged involvement might have commenced as early as May, a timeframe deemed relevant to the ongoing investigation.

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We have concluded that this is a relevant time period.

"We have concluded that this is a relevant time period," stated prosecutor Ann-Sofie Trossing, referring to the extended timeline. This suggests a potentially broader scope to the alleged conspiracy than initially understood. The investigation is examining the nature of the 16-year-old's alleged assistance to the primary suspect, Liam Nebel, who faces charges of murder and attempted murder.

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In an investigation like this, you look at what happened on site, but if communication has occurred in other ways, that is something we are also looking into more closely. And then it becomes part of the ongoing investigation.

While media reports suggest the 16-year-old may have encouraged Nebel to carry out the attack, prosecutors have declined to comment on the specifics of the alleged complicity. They are also looking into any communication between the two suspects, especially given Nebel's alleged connection to violent extremist circles. The 16-year-old was not present at the school during the attack.

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Exactly what his complicity consists of, I do not want to comment further.

Both the 16-year-old and 18-year-old Liam Nebel deny all charges. "Exactly what his complicity consists of, I do not want to comment further," Trossing said. The prosecutor emphasized the early stage of the investigation and the need for discretion to ensure a thorough inquiry, declining to elaborate on why the criminal period for the second suspect differs from the primary suspect's timeline.

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It is not up to me to define that.