Man in medieval clothing leaves ‘multiple victims’ in Quebec City stabbing attack

Police in Quebec City have arrested a man over an attack that left two people dead and five others injured near the provincial legislature on Halloween night.

The provincial police earlier said they were looking for a man dressed in medieval clothing and armed with a bladed weapon who had left “multiple victims”.

Police said five victims were transported to a hospital, but there was no immediate word on their conditions.

Quebec City police spokesperson Etienne Doyon told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that the suspect was a man in his mid-20s. Doyon confirmed two people died and five others were hurt.

Police are asking those in the area to remain indoors. There’s no word on a possible motive for the attacks.

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