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At least three people have been injured in an act of violence at a Finnish school, the police said in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the perpetrator had been apprehended.
Police in the city of Pirkkala received reports of violence from the Vähäjärvi School at 10.42am local time, and sent armed officers to deal with the incident.
Video footage apparently taken from inside the school showed at least five police cars and vans rushing to the school, which teaches around 1,500 students.
Cops are still at the school, and are continuing their investigation.
Officials said that those who were hurt did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
Police in the city of Pirkkala received reports of violence from the Vähäjärvi School (pictured) at 10.42am local time
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