Overview
- On Friday a person armed with a sword attacked people at a secondary school in Fagersta, central Sweden, and several people were reported injured.
- Police said they responded to a call of ongoing deadly violence, took one person into custody and are continuing on-scene work with multiple resources.
- Authorities have set roadblocks and urged the public to follow police instructions as investigators secure the scene and gather evidence.
- Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer said national authorities in Stockholm are in close contact with local police as the situation develops.
- Key details — including the exact number and severity of injuries, the suspect’s identity and a motive — remain unconfirmed and officials say they will release more information as the probe continues.