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| Two people stabbed to death at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon | Two people stabbed to death at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon |
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| Two people were killed in the attack on Tuesday | |
| Two people have been stabbed to death at a Muslim religious centre in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, police say. | Two people have been stabbed to death at a Muslim religious centre in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, police say. |
| The attack took place at the Ismaili Centre. The suspect, who was in possession of a large knife, is reportedly of Afghan origin. | The attack took place at the Ismaili Centre. The suspect, who was in possession of a large knife, is reportedly of Afghan origin. |
| The suspect was shot in the leg and detained by police, and his motive is not yet clear. | |
| The attack happened after 11:30 local time after the suspect entered the centre, according to local media. | |
| CNN Portugal reports police and emergency services were immediately called to the scene and the local Ismaili Muslim community is providing support to families of victims. | |
| Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said it appeared to be "an isolated act" and discussing a possible motive was "premature". | Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said it appeared to be "an isolated act" and discussing a possible motive was "premature". |
| Police have said a motive for the attack has not yet been determined | |
| Writing on social media, police urged the public to avoid the area near to the Ismaili Centre. | |
| An employee at the centre told Portuguese news website Sapo: "It all happened very quickly. The police are here in the centre investigating." | |
| Ismailism is a branch of Shia Islam. Some followers recognise Prince Karim Aga Khan as their spiritual leader. | |
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| Portugal | Portugal |