Victim of sword attack at a Swedish school was a 17-year-old girl
A 17-year-old girl was the victim of a fatal sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, on Friday. An 18-year-old man, armed with a sword, carried out the attack during school hours, killing the girl and seriously injuring two boys, aged 12 and 17. A third student sustained minor injuries. The suspect has been arrested and is being investigated for murder and attempted murder. Police have no reason to believe there were additional perpetrators, and the motive remains unknown. Investigators have conducted house searches and plan to interview witnesses. A memorial with flowers and candles has been established at the school.