2026 Fagersta school attack

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On 21 August 2026, an 18-year-old student armed with a sword entered Brinellskolan in Fagersta, Sweden, and attacked students inside the school. The suspect, dressed in black, wearing a T-shirt bearing the word "Massacre", a helmet, and a face covering, attacked several students before being arrested by police. One person was killed and three other students were injured, including two who sustained serious injuries. Schools in Fagersta were temporarily placed under lockdown as police responded to the attack. The suspect was subsequently identified as Liam Nebel and was investigated on suspicion of murder and multiple counts of attempted murder. Nebel's online activity, reportedly included content associated with the True Crime Community (TCC) and videos depicting perpetrators of previous mass killings. Nebel claimed that he was motivated by retaliation for bullying, while his involvement in the TCC also appears to have influenced his motives. The attack prompted memorials and political...

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