United Nations Stands in Solidarity with Sweden, Says Spokesman for Secretary-General, Condemning Stockholm Attack

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

We condemn the violent attack in Stockholm today.  Our sympathy goes to the families of the victims and all those affected and we wish the injured a prompt recovery.  The United Nations stands in solidarity with the people and Government of Sweden.

We hope that those responsible for the attack will be swiftly brought to justice.