Swedish police are investigating after an 18-year-old man attacks students at a high school in Fagersta, central Sweden, using a sword, killing one teenage girl and seriously injuring two teenage boys.
Police sources say investigators are checking whether the suspect may have been influenced by online communities that promote or encourage school violence. Channel NewsAsia reports investigators are looking into various online networks that could have “egged on” the attacker, while Cyprus Mail similarly says authorities are examining possible links between the suspect and online groups associated with school-violence promotion. Both outlets frame the probe as part of broader efforts to understand motivations and whether digital spaces played a role.
The reports do not provide additional details on what specific platforms or communities are under review, nor do they describe any proven connection between the suspect and online content at this stage. The investigations are ongoing, and further findings are not reported in the available coverage.
