Several injured in sword attack at high school in Sweden
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- Sword-wielding attacker injures several in Sweden.
- School attack reported in central Sweden.
- Police detain suspect after school attack.
- Swedish police reportedly shoot armed attacker.
An attacker armed with a sword wounded several people on Friday at a high school in central Sweden before being detained by law enforcement, municipal authorities and emergency responders confirmed.
The attack took place at Brinellskolan, a upper secondary school in the municipality of Fagersta. Local officials issued an immediate alert following the breach of the school grounds.
"An assailant armed with a sword has entered Brinellskolan and wounded several people," the Fagersta municipality said in an official statement, confirming that the perpetrator had subsequently been apprehended by police.
Suspect shot
Swedish law enforcement confirmed receiving emergency reports of "ongoing deadly violence" at the school premises, prompting an immediate tactical response.
"Police have responded to the scene and one person has been taken into custody," Swedish police said in a statement. "Police are continuing to work at the scene with a number of different resources. The public is urged to respect the roadblocks and listen to police instructions."
Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported that the assailant, described by witnesses as wielding a machete or large blade, was shot by responding officers before being disarmed and taken into custody. Emergency services remain on-site attending to the wounded and securing the facility.
