Two teenagers seriously injured after sword attack at Swedish school

Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools were locked down.

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Two teenagers seriously injured after sword attack at Swedish school

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Two teenagers have been taken to hospital with severe injuries after an attacker wielding a sword wounded several people at a Sweden school.

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Two teenagers seriously injured after sword attack at Swedish school

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Sword attack at Swedish school leaves two teenagers with severe injuries

Two teenagers have been taken to hospital with severe injuries after an attacker wielding a sword wounded several people at a Sweden school.

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