TURKU: Police in Finland shot and arrested a man who reportedly stabbed several people in the Finnish city of Turku, reported the Independent on Friday. 

Witnesses at the scene of the incident reported hearing multiple gunshots and seeing at least one person lying motionless on the ground. 

According to Finland's national broadcaster, Yle, at least two people were also injured. 

"Several people stabbed in central Turku. People are requested to avoid the city centre," tweeted South-West Finland police, added the British publication. 

Police added the suspected attacker had been shot in the leg and arrested.