Two killed, 5 injured after stabbing in Canada's Quebec City; police arrest suspect

Two killed, 5 injured after stabbing in Canada's Quebec City; police arrest suspect

PTIUpdated: Sunday, November 01, 2020, 12:30 PM IST
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Police in Quebec City early Sunday arrested a man on suspicion of killing two people and injuring five others in a stabbing rampage near the provincial legislature on Halloween.

The provincial police earlier said they were looking for a man dressed in medieval clothing and armed with a bladed weapon who has left "multiple victims". Police said the suspect is in his mid-20s and confirmed two have died and five others are hurt. There's no word on a possible motive for the attacks.

Police said five victims have been transported to a hospital, however, there was no immediate word on their conditions.

Police are asking those in the area to remain indoors.

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