Sword attack in a school in Sweden: several injured, attacker arrested

An individual armed with a sword injured several people in a school in Fagersta, Sweden.

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The attack took place on Thursday, August 20, and the suspect was arrested by local authorities.

No precise victim tally has been released yet.

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