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Sweden shooting latest: 'Worst mass shooting in Sweden's history,' PM says - as attacker's motive still unclear

Around 10 people have been killed in a shooting at an adult education centre in Sweden, police say. More details are emerging of the attack, with the scene described as a "nightmare". Follow the latest.

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Before we go, here's a roundup of everything that's happened today:

  • Swedish police were called to an adult education centre in Orebro today after reports of gunfire;
  • They said "around 10 people" had been killed in the attack, and they believe the attacker is among the dead;
  • No other information about the victims has been released;
  • Police said they were trying to discover a motive but believed the attacker acted alone, and that further attacks were not expected;
  • Authorities said they carried out investigations at various addresses in Orebro;
  • Sweden's prime minister Ulf Kristersson said the tragedy is the worst mass shooting in the country's history;
  • He also reassured Swedes that parents can feel safe sending their children to school tomorrow;
  • Meanwhile, the country's king Carl XVI Gustaf said the shooting was a "terrible atrocity".

Click below to read further updates as they happen.

'We stand with the people of Sweden'

The president of the European Commission says her thoughts are with the victims of today's attack in Sweden.

Posting on X, Ursula von der Leyen said today's events were "truly horrifying". 

"Such violence and terror have no place in our societies鈥攍east of all in schools. In this dark hour, we stand with the people of Sweden."

Police are still active at the site of the attack in Orebro and say they are working to identify the victims.

'I can't understand why someone would do that'

We heard earlier from local photographer Pavel Koubek, who was nearby the Risbergska adult education centre at the time of the attack.

He's just spoken with presenter Jonathan Samuels again, telling him the situation in Orebro is hard to grasp.

"I can't understand why someone would do that," he says.

In pictures: Police continue work inside education centre

Here are the latest images we've received from Orebro, where police are continuing their investigations into today's shooting at an adult education centre.

Police technicians can be seen walking in and out of the building carrying items away from the scene.

PM: Safe for pupils to return to schools tomorrow

Ulf Kristersson says parents can feel safe sending their children to school in Sweden tomorrow.

"We must not spread further fear because the vast majority of schools are very safe places," he says.

"I trust that, and I hope others trust that."

The prime minister says that he has "very close relatives" whose children "were sheltering in place at their school today".

"Many, many parents have an important task ahead of them talking to their children," he adds.

'Your grief is our grief'

More from Ulf Kristersson now, who thanks the students, teachers and staff at the Risbergska education centre "for all the courage" they showed today.

The prime minister also thanks the emergency services, whose work he calls "a matter of life and death".

"My thoughts, the thoughts of all of Sweden, are now with first and foremost with those who are the direct victims of this heinous act," he says.

"Your grief is our grief. We are with you."

'Worst mass shooting in Sweden's history'

Sweden's prime minister and justice minister are now addressing the media.

Ulf Kristersson, the PM, is first to speak, who says it is the "worst mass shooting in Swedish history".

"Today, we have witnessed brutal, deadly violence against completely innocent people," he says.

Kristersson also urges people to give the police the space to do their work - amid reports they are carrying out raids on several properties. 

Gunnar Strommer, the justice minister, next says it is difficult to take in the magnitude of what has happened today. 

"We know that about ten people have been killed and many others are injured," he says.

"Our police and healthcare workers are taking care of these people.

"The primary suspect is now considered to be one of the people that died. It was a person not known to the police previously.

"We still don't know why this happened or what the motives could have been. We hope to have those answers."

Swedish king expresses 'dismay' over shooting

We're just waiting for Sweden's prime minister and justice minister to address the media.

Before then, we can bring you comments from Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf, who has described today's shooting as a "terrible atrocity" in a statement from the Royal House:

"With sadness and dismay, my family and I have received the information about the terrible atrocity in Orebro," he said.

"We send our condolences tonight to the families and friends of the deceased. Our thoughts at this time also go to the injured and their relatives, as well as to others affected.

"My family and I would like to express our great appreciation for the police, rescue and medical personnel who worked intensively to save and protect human lives on this dark day."

'Several' investigations carried out at various Orebro addresses, police say

Swedish police say they have carried out "several investigative measures" this afternoon at various addresses in Orebro.

"Work at the crime scene continues, including technical personnel," the update adds.

We have received images from Reuters news agency of what they say is a police operation taking place in Polhemsgatan, Orebro, in connection to a search of the home of the shooter.

Watch: Footage shows classroom on lockdown during shooting

Warning: This video contains footage some people may find distressing.

Video footage from Orebro shows students sheltering under tables during today's attack.

Police so far believe around 10 people have died, with attempts to identify those killed underway.