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Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school

Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school
BBC News Friday 21 August 2026, 14:32 UTC 1 min read
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Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools have been locked down.

Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools have been locked down.
Swedish (ORG)
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