January 19, 2026 09:49 am (IST)
Finland stabbings: Man shot, arrested by police
Turku, Aug 18 (IBNS): Police have shot and arrested a man who stabbed several people in Finland's Turku city on Friday, media reports said.
"The incident reportedly took place in the Puutori-Market Square area. One image showed a body lying on the ground. The body had been covered," BBC reported.
The man was shot in the leg.
Authorities have directed people to stay away from the city centre.
More details are awaited.
Image: Internet Wallpaper
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