On Monday afternoon in Töölö, Helsinki, the police initiated an investigation into a violent incident involving a stabbing that left one person injured. The authorities received an emergency call around 3:30 PM reporting the attack, which took place inside a business on Mannerheimintie. According to police reports, a man in his forties entered a phone repair shop armed with a sharp object and unexpectedly assaulted the shopkeeper.

Following the attack, the suspect fled the scene while the victim, despite sustaining serious injuries, was reported to be out of immediate danger. The police believe that the suspect and the victim did not know each other prior to the incident. Quick investigative actions by the police led to the apprehension of the suspect near the scene shortly after the violent event occurred.

The suspect is currently being investigated for attempted murder, though the specific charges may be revised as the investigation progresses. The alarming nature of such violence in a public setting raises concerns about safety in urban areas and highlights the need for continued vigilance in law enforcement practices to address such threats effectively.