Government says it is closely monitoring the situation as police investigate the assault.
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Several people were injured in a sword attack at a high school in Sweden, prompting a police response and renewed concerns over safety at educational institutions.
Authorities were alerted to the incident after the attack, with emergency services and police responding to the scene. The circumstances surrounding the assault and the number and severity of injuries are being investigated.
A government minister said officials were in close contact with police and were closely monitoring developments following the incident.
Police are expected to provide further details as the investigation progresses, including information about the circumstances of the attack and any action taken against the suspected attacker.
The incident has drawn attention to security measures at schools as authorities work to establish what led to the violence.
