By Christian Smith 

Two people have died and at least eight people were injured in a stabbing attack in  Finland. 

Finnish Police said they shot the man who attacked several people in a market square in the south-western city of Turku.

Police tweeted: “Several people stabbed in central Turku. People are requested to avoid the city centre.”

A man has been arrested and remains in custody.

Prime Minister Juha Sipila said: “The government is closely following the events in Turku and the ongoing police operation. The government will meet later today”

To be updated ….