Finland Attack: Two killed and several injured in stabbing

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Two people have been killed and at least eight wounded after a man armed with a knife stabbed several people in Finland before being shot by armed police.

Eight people have been taken to hospital following the stabbings, including a woman who was pushing a pram. Some of the victims are in a critical condition.
Within three minutes of the attack beginning, police shot a man in the leg before arresting him.

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They are now on the hunt for more potential suspects.

At least one person was pictured lying bleeding and motionless on the pavement among other victims in the southwestern city of Turku.

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Chief of police Seppo Kolehmainen said the attack was not currently being treated as terror-related, but said such a motive cannot be ruled out.Finland Attack

The attack began at 4.02pm, officials said, with the suspect arrested at 4.05pm.
All of the victims in the attack are adults, Turko hospital chief said.

Stab victim Hassan Zubier, 45, was slashed repeatedly as he tried to help an injured woman who died in his arms.

Read More: Daily Mail 

 

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