Sword-wielding man injures several at Swedish school; police shoot him

Several people were injured in a sword attack at a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on Friday. Police responded to reports of deadly violence, detained one person and deployed multiple resources. Authorities urged the public to avoid barricaded areas.

In Short

• Police respond to report of deadly violence at school
• One suspect taken into custody
• Large police operation ongoing at the scene

Several people were injured at a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on Friday after a person armed with a sword attacked at the premises, local authorities said.

Police said they received a report of ongoing deadly violence at the school and responded to the scene. One person has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.

A large police operation remains underway at the school, with multiple resources deployed to the area. Authorities have urged members of the public to stay away from barricaded areas and follow police instructions as the situation continues to be assessed.

The Swedish government is in close contact with police following the attack, Justice Minister Gunnar Strmmer said in a statement, as quoted by Reuters.

“We have been informed of a serious incident in Fagersta. The police are on site and working very intensively with the incident,” Strmmer said.

This is a developing story. It will be updated.

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With Reuters inputs