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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 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 on Avenida Lusíada. The suspect, who was in possession of a large knife, was shot in the leg by police. | |
| He was then detained and has been taken to hospital. The motive for the attack is not yet clear. | |
| Police said they received a call at about 11:00 local time after the suspect entered the centre. | |
| Officers asked the suspect to stop the attack, but he disobeyed and was shot. | |
| Speaking to SIC Notícias, the leader of the Ismaili community Nazim Ahmad said the attacker was Afghan and the two victims were Portuguese women. | |
| A statement on the Ismaili website said the community was "shocked and saddened by this incident and is providing support to the families of the victims". | |
| "The perimeter of the building has been secured and the Ismaili community is co-operating fully with a police investigation," it read. | |
| 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 | Police have said a motive for the attack has not yet been determined |
| Police urged the public to avoid the area near to the Ismaili Centre on Tuesday. | |
| An employee at the centre told Portuguese news website Sapo: "It all happened very quickly. The police are here in the centre investigating." | 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. | Ismailism is a branch of Shia Islam. Some followers recognise Prince Karim Aga Khan as their spiritual leader. |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Portugal | Portugal |