Swedish police announced on Wednesday that a woman in her 60s had been killed in a broad daylight knife attack on the island of Gotland, where the country's top politicians are meeting for a week.
“Unfortunately, I can report to you that a woman has succumbed to her injuries,” Gotland Police Chief Fredrik Persson said at a press conference where it was made clear that the assault happened. shortly before 2:00 p.m. (12:00 GMT).
He added that a 33-year-old man was arrested shortly after the incident but declined to comment on any possible motive.
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