Two dead and several injured after 'knifeman' goes on rampage in Finland
Police have confirmed "several people have been knifed" in the centre of Turku this afternoon - including 'a woman and a baby'.
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Armed police have opened fire on a knife-wielding attacker who has gone on a rampage 'randomly stabbing people' in Finland.
Two people have died in what people initially believed to be a terror-related incident - although police say it's too early to be certain and said this evening it is NOT currently being investigated as such.
The police are urging people to avoid the centre of town - and a body has reportedly been spotted covered up.
According to information police have opened fire - and witnesses report seeing a pool of blood.
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Early reports say one assailant was shot in the leg - and this person was arrested.
The police tweeted at 2.50pm: "Several persons stabbed in central Turku. Police has shot at suspected perpetrator. One person is apprehended."
Five minutes earlier they tweeted: "People are advised to leave the Centre of Turku."
According to an eyewitness, the incident happened close to the Market Square.
(Image: Twitter)
Among the injured is an elderly mother with a young boy nearby - both of whom were spotted covered in blood.
The woman was reportedly resuscitated at the scene.
Four or five ambulances have been spotted close nearby on Aura Street.
Finnish police have announced they are reinforcing security nationwide with additional patrols and boosted surveillance.
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Turku police have issued these local phone numbers for anyone with any information to call: 0503268089 0503499187.
A news press conference has been arranged for 7pm local time (5pm UK time).
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