Fagersta students return to school as investigation into fatal attack continues
Students in Fagersta returned to school following Friday's fatal sword attack at Brinellskolan, as prosecutors warned the investigation will take time.
Students in Fagersta returned to school on Monday following Friday's deadly sword attack at Brinellskolan, which resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl and left two teenage boys severely injured.
An 18-year-old suspect remains in custody while law enforcement continues forensic scene analysis and witness interviews. Prosecutor Ann-Sofie Trossing stated in a press release that "the investigation is already extensive" and noted it will take time to complete.
Regular teaching at the high school was suspended on Monday, with students gathering at a crisis center for psychological support. At the adjacent Risbroskolan, returning students dressed in black to mourn the victim.
Sources: Dagens Nyheter, Svenska Dagbladet, SVT, Sweden Herald, Sydsvenskan
Sources
- Dagens Nyheter — Minst tre skadade i skoldåd med svärd i Fagersta – 18-åring gripen
- SVT — Så blir första skoldagen efter svärdattacken i Fagersta: ”Finns en vilja att träffas”
- Svenska Dagbladet — ”Det känns inte tryggt i skolan längre”
- Sweden Herald — Students near Fagersta school attack say it no longer feels safe at school
- Sydsvenskan — Utredning om Fagerstadådet kommer ta tid
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