Five people shot at in attack at Swedish school: police

Swedish police say five people have been shot in an attack at a school in the city of Orebro 200km west of Stockholm, triggering a massive response by rescue services.

"Five persons are confirmed shot," police said in a statement, adding that the extent of any injuries was unclear.

"This is currently seen as attempted murder, arson and aggravated weapons offence."

A police spokesperson said the shooting took place at the Risbergska school for adults, located on a campus that is also the site of other schools including for children.

"We have received four patients but cannot say anything about the condition of the injured but they were admitted to the emergency room at Orebro University Hospital," an Orebro region spokesperson told Reuters.

Police said students were held indoors at the affected school and also at the nearby schools.

"The information about the violent attack in Orebro is extremely serious," Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer told Reuters.

"The government is in close contact with the police and is following developments closely."

with AP