18-year-old arrested after machete attack at Swedish school kills one
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An 18-year-old man attacked people with a machete at Brinell school in Fagersta, Sweden, on August 21, killing one person and injuring three others. Police shot and arrested the suspect, a former student with a prior assault conviction. The school has about 500 students and had recently reopened after summer break.
Key Facts
- The attack occurred at Brinell school in Fagersta, Sweden, after 14:00 on August 21.
- One person was killed and three others were injured, including two teenage boys with serious wounds.
- Police shot and arrested the 18-year-old suspect, who SVT reports was a former student with a prior assault conviction.
- Brinell school has about 500 students and had recently reopened after summer break.
The Attack
The machete attack took place at Brinell school in Fagersta, Sweden, on the afternoon of August 21. Police responded to a call at the school after 14:00. One person was killed, and three others were injured—two teenage boys seriously and one person lightly. The school has about 500 students and had recently reopened after summer break.
Suspect and Police Response
Police shot and arrested an 18-year-old man suspected of the attack. SVT reports, citing its sources, that the suspect was a former student at Brinell school and had a prior conviction for assault. The suspect's name has not been released, and police say there is no further danger to residents. The motive for the attack remains unknown.
Recent School Attacks in Sweden
In 2025, a shooting at an adult education center in Örebro killed 11 people, including the attacker, making it the deadliest such incident in Swedish history. In 2022, an 18-year-old student killed two teachers at a high school in Malmö. In 2015, a machete attack at a school in Trollhättan killed a student and a teacher.
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18-year-old arrested after machete attack at Swedish school kills one
