At least eight people were injured in what the Swedish police are treating as a possible terrorist attack. Police officers shot and wounded the suspected attacker, who the police describe as a man in his 20s.
Police were called to central Vetlanda after receiving reports shortly before 3 pm local time that several people were attacked with a knife. Police later confirmed that eight people were injured to varying degrees, some seriously.
Although initially being investigated as an attempted murder, the incident is now being described as a “possible terrorist crime,”Although it is not clear what the motives for the incident may have been.
The alleged perpetrator of the crime has been transported to the hospital and is being treated for his injuries. The man has not yet been questioned by the police, but is being monitored at the hospital.
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The Swedish Transport Administration has suspended the circulation of trains in the area.
Police said the situation was under control and did not believe that any other perpetrators were involved in the incident.
In a statement, the police said an investigation was also launched in their response to the incident and, as a result of that investigation, will no longer comment on why the police opened fire on the suspect.
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