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Stabbing attack injures four in Finland mall area

Police rule out terrorism or racist motives

Stabbing attack injures four in Finland mall area
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04/07/2025 09:30 ‧ 5 hours ago | StarsInsider

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A stabbing attack near a shopping mall in Tampere, Finland, left four people injured on July 3. One suspect was arrested at the scene, but police say there is no ongoing threat to the public. The motive remains unclear, but officials stated there is no evidence pointing to terrorism or racism.

The attack occurred in Tampere, Finland’s third-largest city, located roughly 180 km (112 miles) north of Helsinki. Witnesses told media outlet Ilta-Sanomat that bystanders were seen giving first aid to victims on the ground before police arrived. The suspect, according to the same source, is believed to be a Finnish man in his twenties.

Public broadcaster YLE reported that traffic came to a standstill in the city center as emergency services responded. Police have not released further details on the condition of the injured or the identity of the suspect.

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