Several injured by swordsman at school in Fagersta – one arrested

A serious incident unfolded at the Br τόσοllskolan school in Fagersta, Sweden, on Friday when a man armed with a sword entered the building and attacked several individuals. Police received the alert shortly after 2:00 PM local time.

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A perpetrator with a sword has entered the school and injured several people.

Emergency services, including police, were dispatched to the scene immediately. The suspect was apprehended by authorities. Fagersta municipality confirmed the attack and stated that the perpetrator is in custody. Police have assured the public that there is no ongoing danger.

In response to the attack, several schools in the Fagersta area, including Brinellskolan, Olympen, Fagerstahallen, Risbroskolan, Skogsgläntan, Björksta, Prästkragen, and Norrbybacken, were placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure. The municipality is providing crisis support to those affected.

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In the current situation, we assess that there is no danger to the public.

Swedish Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer acknowledged the "serious incident" and confirmed that the government is in close contact with the police, monitoring the situation closely. The investigation into the motive behind the attack is ongoing.

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Police are on site and working very intensively with the incident. The government is in close contact with the police and is following developments continuously.