Sword Attack at Swedish High School Leaves Several Injured; Suspect Detained
Incident Overview and Official Responses
Details of the Attack
STOCKHOLM, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Several people were injured on Friday at a Swedish high school by a person armed with a sword, the Fagersta municipality in central Sweden said in a statement.
Police Response
"A call was received regarding a case of ongoing deadly violence at a school in Fagersta. Police have responded to the scene and one person has been taken into custody," the 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."
Government Reaction
The government is in close contact with the police following the attack, Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said in a statement to Reuters.
Statement from Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer
"We have been informed of a serious incident in Fagersta. The police are on site and working very intensively with the incident," Strommer said.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Johan Ahlander, writing by Louise Rasmussen, editing by Terje Solsvik)
