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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. Also Read 18 injured in knife attack by woman at Hamburg train station
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. Also Read Over 170 killed in Gaza in 24 hours as Israel intensifies assault
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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