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Knife attack at Finnish mall leaves several injured; 20-year-old suspect in custody

Published July 3rd, 2025 - 04:03 GMT
Knife attack at Finnish mall leaves several injured; 20-year-old suspect in custody
Russian customers shop inside Laplandia Market on July 28, 2022 in Lappeenranta, Finalnd. At Nuijamaa border crossing in Lappeenranta, busses of Russian tourists stream into Finland, some looking to enjoy the peaceful Finnish summer and some planning to travel further into Europe. AFP
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Police cordoned off the area and arrested a 20-year-old male suspect near the site of the attack.

ALBAWABA- A stabbing attack at the Ratina Shopping Center in the southern Finnish city of Tampere left multiple people injured on Thursday afternoon, according to local authorities.

The incident unfolded around 4:30 PM local time following a reported dispute. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where several victims were given first aid. 

Police cordoned off the area and arrested a 20-year-old male suspect near the site of the attack.

In a statement, Finnish police confirmed that the situation was under control and no longer posed a threat to the public. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack.

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