Swedish police said on Tuesday five people were shot in an attack at a school in the city of Orebro some 200 km (125 miles) west of Stockholm, triggering a massive response by rescue services.

Swedish police are responding to a school shooting in Orebro, Sweden, on Tuesday after reports said at least four people were injured.

A shooting has been reported at a school in Sweden, with a large police presence at the scene. At least five people are reported to have been shot at Riskbergska School in Orebro, 125 miles west of Stockholm.

Five people have been shot at a school in Sweden, including several police officers. The shooting took place at Risbergska School in the city of Örebro, some 125 miles west of Stockholm, on Tuesday afternoon.

Shots were reported at Risbergska School in the centre of Örebro in Sweden, with police spokesperson Lars Hedelin confirming to Expressen that there is a danger to life.

A major operation was underway at a Swedish school, which was put on lockdown after an "ongoing violent crime".