In brief
A deadly sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl, authorities confirmed. Two other students, aged 12 and 17, suffered serious injuries, while a third was hurt lightly. An 18-year-old man, a former pupil, was arrested and the case is treated as murder and attempted murder. Swedish leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition chief Magdalena Andersson, visited the scene to pay respects.
Police confirm a 17-year-old girl was the fatal victim of a sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta on Friday afternoon.
Two other students, aged 12 and 17, were seriously injured, while a third sustained minor wounds. An unnamed 18-year-old man, a former pupil, was arrested; authorities are treating the matter as murder and attempted murder.
The incident occurred as students had just returned from summer break. Officers on the scene fired shots but it is unclear whether the suspect was struck before detainment.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition leader Magdalena Andersson visited the school on Saturday to lay floral tributes. Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf expressed that he received the news with dismay and sadness.
The region entered a state of emergency on Friday but it was lifted by Saturday. Brinell School has just under 500 pupils and sits 170 kilometres northwest of Stockholm.
Investigators have conducted two house searches linked to the suspect. The incident has drawn nationwide attention to school safety and weapon control.
