An assailant used a sword to attack people at a high school in Fagersta, Sweden, injuring several individuals. Police intervened to control the situation and arrested one suspect.
On 21 August 2026, an attacker used a sword to assault people inside Brinnelskollan High School in Fagersta, central Sweden, on Friday, resulting in multiple injuries. Police detained one suspect.
Swedish police reported receiving alerts about ongoing violence inside the school before dispatching forces to control the situation and arrest the suspect. Officers remain active at the scene, with multiple agencies investigating. Police have urged the public to avoid the area, respect police cordons, and follow official instructions. Details on the number and condition of the injured or the attacker’s motive have not yet been released.
Gunnar Strömmer, Sweden’s Minister of Justice, stated that the government is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with police after reports of the serious incident in Fagersta. He confirmed that police are fully engaged in handling the situation on site.
Source: CNN, DW