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Swedish school sword attack

A 17-year-old girl was killed and three other students wounded when an 18-year-old man armed with a sword attacked students at a school in Fagersta, Sweden. Police said two boys aged 12 and 17 were among the injured, and an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.

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Swedish school sword attack kills teenage girl

A 17-year-old girl was killed and three other students wounded when an 18-year-old man armed with a sword attacked students at a school in Fagersta, Sweden. Police said two boys aged 12 and 17 were among the injured, and an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.

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Earlier report Filed 22 Aug, 11:41 UTC 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. World · 2 sources

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