Helsinki, AFP, 18 August 2017 – Several people were stabbed in the southwestern Finnish city of Turku on Friday, police said after shooting and arresting a suspect.
“Police shot the suspected perpetrator in the legs,” police wrote on Twitter. “The person has been arrested. We recommend that people avoid central Turku.”
Police did not confirm the number of victims.
The police said they have reinforced security at Helsinki airport and train stations following stabbings in Turku.
