One killed, three wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school

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One killed, three wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school

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One killed, three wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school

One person has been killed and three others wounded in an attack by a sword-wielding man at a Swedish high school. Police detained an 18-year-old man and are investigating the motive.

Published On 21 Aug 2026

21 Aug 2026

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