Two people have been killed and 6 injured after a man stabbed several people in the south-west of Finland.
It happened in the city of Turku this afternoon.
The suspected attacker's been shot and arrested, but Police are searching for other potential suspects.
Security at trains stations and at Helsinki airport is being stepped up.
Several persons stabbed in central Turku. Police has shot at suspected perpetrator. One person is apprehendee
— L-S poliisi (@L_S_poliisi) August 18, 2017
Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipilä tweeted to say his government is closely monitoring the situation.
Hallitus seuraa tiiviisti Turun tilannetta ja käynnissä olevaa poliisioperaatiota. Hallitus pitää myöhemmin tänään neuvottelun.
— Juha Sipilä (@juhasipila) August 18, 2017
The Department of Foreign Affairs says there are no reports of Irish people being caught up in the incident.
We are aware of an incident in Turku, Finland, no reports of Irish citizens being involved. Anyone with concerns can call us on 01-4082527
— DFATravelWise (@dfatravelwise) August 18, 2017
The Irish Embassy in Finland have also tweeted with a number for Irish citizens to contact:
Affected Irish citizens can contact the Embassy on +358 45 1247292
— IrishEmbassyFinland (@IrishEmbFinland) August 18, 2017
