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Swedish police identify 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack

Swedish police identify 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack

Summary

Swedish police identified the victim of a deadly sword attack at a Fagersta high school as a 17-year-old girl. An 18-year-old student is arrested, and police are investigating possible links to online groups promoting school violence.

Key Facts

  • The victim was a 17-year-old female student at Brinell School.
  • The suspect is an 18-year-old student at the same school.
  • The attack happened shortly after summer break resumed.
  • Two boys, aged 12 and 17, were seriously injured; one had emergency surgery.
  • A third victim had minor injuries and has left the hospital.
  • Police are investigating the suspect’s connections to online communities related to school violence.
  • Authorities examined a TikTok account that posted an image of a sword shortly before the attack.
  • Swedish political leaders paused election campaigning and visited the memorial for the victims.
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