A man has injured 8 people, three seriously, in a stabbing attack in a south Swedish town, writes BBC.

The assailant, who is in his 20s, struck in the centre of Vetlanda.

Police are treating the case as attempted murder but also investigating the possibility of terror motives.

The man was shot by officers and is under observation in hospital. His condition is said to be non life-threatening.

Prime Minister Stefan Löfven said the “horrific violence” was a reminder of “how frail our safe existence is”.