Shopping centre stabbing panic as knifeman goes on rampage attacking multiple people at busy mall in Finland

MULTIPLE people are injured after a knifeman went on a rampage and stabbed shoppers.

The horror spree unfolded at the Ratina shopping centre in the Finnish city of Tampere earlier today.

One person was arrested following the violent attack, which took place at around 4.30pm local time.

Stab victims were given first aid at the scene and police cordoned off the surrounding area.

Photos from the scene show blood staining the terrace outside the shops.

Police reassured the public this afternoon they had the situation under control.

A spokesperson said: “The situation no longer poses a danger to outsiders. The victims are being given first aid.”