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Tampere Knife Attacker Admits Picking Victims at Random, Faces Manslaughter Charges

Police say the 23-year-old denied extremist motives with a remand hearing scheduled for next week.

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Finland: Knife Attack Near Shopping Center in Tampere, Multiple People Stabbed

Overview

  • Four people were wounded in Thursday’s attack near the Ratina shopping centre and remain hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The 23-year-old suspect, who has a history of violent offences, was arrested without resistance at the scene carrying a knife.
  • In interrogation, he said he selected victims at random, claiming “all humans are enemies” and that “everyone is stalking” him.
  • Authorities have ruled out terrorist or racist motives and are investigating four counts of attempted manslaughter, with charges subject to revision.
  • A court hearing to determine pretrial detention is set for July 7 as police continue probing the motive and circumstances.