Cops shoot knifeman after eight stabbed in suspected terror attack in Sweden

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Published on Mar 4, 2021
A KNIFEMAN has been shot by cops after stabbing eight people in a suspected terror attack in Sweden today, reports say. Â 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. Â Investigators have told local media that the assault was a "possible terrorist act" although no further details have been provided. Â The attacker injured eight people - some seriously - with a bladed weapon, a police spokesperson said. Â It is unclear if any of the victims are in a critical condition. Â 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. Â 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. Â Local police chief Malena Grann said: â€œWe are investigating whether there is any terror motive. We are working closely with security police on this." Â There were a number of witnesses to the rampage which police were called to at 3pm, reports say. Â Parts of central Vetlanda have been cordoned off while police carry out their investigation. Â Prime Minister Stefan LÃ¶fven condemned the "horrific violence". Â He said: "Tonight I am thinking of those injured in Vetlanda and their relatives. Â "I condemn this horrific violence. We are facing these heinous acts with the collective power of society." Â Minister of the Interior Mikael Damberg said it is unclear what the man's motive was. Â He said: "Several people are seriously injured. These are terrible events and my thoughts go to the victims and their relatives. Â "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."