World · 21 August 2026

Several people hurt in Swedish school sword attack

A person armed with a sword injured several people at Brinellskolan, a high school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on Friday. Police detained the suspect and said there was no longer any danger to the public, with other local schools locked down. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said police are working intensively to find out what caused the attack.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 August 2026 at 15:48

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