Cops shoot knifeman after eight people stabbed in suspected terror attack in Sweden - The Sun

A KNIFEMAN has been shot by cops after stabbing eight people in a suspected terror attack in Sweden today, reports say.

The attacker, aged in his 20s, was gunned down and taken to hospital after he went on a stabbing rampage in Vetlanda, in the south of the country.

A man was shot by cops in Sweden today after stabbing eight people in a suspected terror attackCredit: Carl Carlert

The attacker was taken to hospital after reportedly being shot in the legCredit: Mikael Fritzon

Investigators have told local media that the assault was a "possible terrorist act" although no further details have been provided.

The attacker injured eight people - some seriously - with a bladed weapon, a police spokesperson said.

It is unclear if any of the victims are in a critical condition.

Police said in a news conference that the attacker was known to authorities but refused to confirm the type of blade used in the attack.

According to local media, the knifeman was arrested and taken to hospital after being shot in the leg by cops but his condition is not yet known.

Local police chief Malena Grann said: “We are investigating whether there is any terror motive. We are working closely with security police on this."

There were a number of witnesses to the rampage which police were called to at 3pm, reports say.

Some of the victims were seriously injured, reports sayCredit: Carl Carlert

Parts of central Vetlanda have been cordoned off while police carry out their investigation.

Prime Minister Stefan Löfven condemned the "horrific violence".

He said: "Tonight I am thinking of those injured in Vetlanda and their relatives.

"I condemn this horrific violence. We are facing these heinous acts with the collective power of society."

Minister of the Interior Mikael Damberg said it is unclear what the man's motive was.

He said: "Several people are seriously injured. These are terrible events and my thoughts go to the victims and their relatives.

"Right now it is unclear exactly what happened and what the motive was. The police have arrested a suspected perpetrator and have initiated a special incident to handle the development of the incident and create security in Vetlanda."

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2021-03-03 18:35:00Z
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