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On early Friday afternoon, of the 7th April 2017, a man driving a stolen beer truck drove into a crowd in a popular shopping district in Stockholm and finally smashed into a store, killing four, injuring 15 innocent citizens and unleashing terror and grief in yet another European capital.
Moments after the attack, the Swedish Parliament was emptied, trains were canceled, the police blocked off the affected aria, and people were "advised to stay at home and to avoid the city centre ". The Prime Minister Mr. Stefan Loefven addressing his compatriots said that this terrorist attack aimed against democracy but these acts will never succeed in Sweden. He also added, that "the country's progressive values would triumph over terrorism". A concert in a church was canceled due to the atrocious circumstances, the theme being "Your life is a gift. Be careful of it."
There is very little information about the assailant. Apparently, a 39-year old man from Uzbekistan was arrested.
Our heartfelt sympathy to the relatives of the victims, in their profound grief, and our deep admiration for the citizens of Stockholm for their valour and tolerance.
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