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Fatal stabbings in Finland treated as terrorism

Monday, 21 August 20173 min read

Two people died and several were injured in a stabbing attack in the coastal city of Turku on Friday.

According to reports, women appeared to have been singled out in the attack, which authorities have said is terror-related.

A British man was injured, but did not need medical treatment.

Police said the suspected attacker was shot in the leg and arrested.

They added security at Helsinki airport, 90 miles away, and train stations was being stepped up.