World · 23 August 2026

Teenage girl killed in Swedish high school sword attack

A 17-year-old girl died in a sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, central Sweden, on Friday. Two boys, aged 12 and 17, sustained serious injuries, and an 18-year-old man was apprehended. Detectives are investigating the incident as murder and attempted murder, and have conducted two house searches linked to the suspect.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 August 2026 at 11:00

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