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Attacks in Finland's Turku: Man held for stabbing several people
Last updated on Aug 18, 2017, 08:42 pm
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A knifeman who stabbed several people in the Puutori-Market Square of Finland's Turku city has been taken into custody by the police.
The police reportedly shot the attacker in the leg.
Though casualties haven't been confirmed, images of a dead body have surfaced.
People have been warned by the police to avoid the city centre; some reports suggest that it is a terror attack.
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Twitter Post
Bystander's tweet describes the chaotic scene
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Under lockdown in the center of Turku, several people injured possibly dead. Large police and ambulance presence.
— Mr. Anttoni Numminen (@A_Numminen_Esq) August 18, 2017 -
Lockdown
Central Turku is now on lockdown
![Central Turku is now on lockdown]( "Central Turku is now on lockdown")
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Six people have reportedly been stabbed in the Puutori-Market Square area, including five women and a man.
It is still unclear whether it is one attacker or multiple attackers armed with large knives that stabbed the people.
Bystanders said many people, including a lady pushing a baby in a pram, were stabbed; they even heard gunshots after which the suspected assailant was arrested.
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Security
Security at airport and train stations stepped up
![Security at airport and train stations stepped up]( "Security at airport and train stations stepped up")
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Following the knife attacks, Finland Police have boosted the security at Helsinki Airport, local train stations, and other transport hubs.
One witness claimed that he saw a man armed with knife run from one market square to another.
Police reportedly said they are on the hunt for "several possible perpetrators"; they are carrying out checks on public transport.
