- Several people reported to have been stabbed in Turku, Finland after rampage
- A witness reported seeing a body lying lifeless on the floor in the Market Square
- Police have warned people to stay away from the area while they respond
One person is feared dead after a man armed with a knife stabbed several people in Finland before being shot by armed police.
Police shot a man in the leg before arresting him, according to reports.
The attack is said to have occurred in the city of Turku, in the southwest of the country.
Eyewitness reported hearing one or more gunshots and seeing at least one person lying dead on the ground.
Pictured: A still from a video reportedly taken at the scene
The Turun Sanomat newspaper said that at least one person was killed in the attack
At least two people have been reported to be hurt in the Market Square.
According to local media site Uutiset, police tweeted: ‘Several people stabbed in central Turku. People are requested to avoid the city centre.’
Moments later a suspect was shot in the leg and arrested.
Officials have warned people to stay away from the area.
More to follow…