Five killed in Norway arrow attack

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Police have cordoned off large parts of the town. (Photo: Reuters)

OSLO: Five people were killed and two others sustained injuries in Norway after a man used a bow and arrow to attack them.

The arrow attack took place in the town of Kongsberg, south-west of the capital Oslo, at around 18:13 local time, said police officials.

Authorities said they have caught a suspect and are investigating the case whether it is an act of terror.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Erna Solberg has described the report of the incident as “horrifying”.

(With inputs from BBC)

Publish Date : 14 October 2021 09:54 AM

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