Memorial ceremony and minute of
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Memorial ceremony and minute of silence held in Fagersta after school attack

At 11:59 a.m., Fagersta fell silent. A minute of silence was held for the victims, their relatives and those affected by the sword attack at Brinell School. In the evening, a memorial ceremony was held.

During the day, many schoolchildren gathered at the memorial site outside the school to stand together in silence for a moment. Businesses, workplaces and residents who were able to participate were welcome to do so wherever they were.

On Friday evening, a memorial ceremony was held in Vilhelminaparken. Among those who took part in the ceremony were Acko Ankarberg Johansson, the Governor of Västmanland, and artist Sonja Aldén.

A 17-year-old girl died and three teenage boys were injured in the attack. An 18-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of the attack and a teenage boy is in custody for aiding and abetting.

On Sunday, King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia will visit Fagersta.

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