One killed in sword attack at Swedish school
One person remains in a critical condition, while another suffered minor injuries in the attack.
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BBC NewsTier A
One killed in sword attack at Swedish school(opens original report in a new tab)Global NewsTier B
Sword attack by 18-year-old at Swedish school kills 1: police(opens original report in a new tab)Police Chief Tommy Alriksson told a news conference that the 18-year-old perpetrator at the school in the central town of Fagersta had been arrested. — Global News
National PostTier B
One dead and three wounded after sword attack at Swedish school(opens original report in a new tab)Aftonbladet newspaper reported that the attacker had been shot in the leg by police — National Post
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