Woman killed in stabbing at political event

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 p.m. local time. He added that a 33-year-old man was arrested shortly after the incident but declined to comment on any possible motive.