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One killed, three injured when man attacks Swedish school with sword

Published on 22 Aug 2026 11:55:39 AM

An 18-year-old man armed with a sword attacked students at a high school in central Sweden (Aug 22) on Friday, killing one person and injuring three others.

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An 18-year-old man armed with a sword attacked students at a high school in central Sweden (Aug 22) on Friday, killing one person and injuring three others.

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