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Girl, 17, killed in Swedish sword attack, police say
Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.
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Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.
A 17-year-old girl was killed when a teenager armed with a sword attacked students at a school in Sweden, reports say.
Brinell School's principal says 18-year-old suspected of carrying out Friday's deadly sword attack was a student there.
Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.
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