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Lisbon stabbing: Two women killed at Ismaili Muslim centre Lisbon stabbing: Two women killed at Ismaili Muslim centre
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Two people were killed in the attack on TuesdayTwo people were killed in the attack on Tuesday
Two women have been stabbed to death at a Muslim religious centre in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, police say. Two women have been stabbed to death at a Muslim religious centre in the Portuguese capital Lisbon.
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.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. He was then detained and taken to hospital. The motive for the attack on Tuesday is not clear.
Police said they received a call at about 11:00 local time after the suspect entered the centre.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.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. Speaking to SIC Notícias, the leader of the Ismaili community, Nazim Ahmad, said the attacker was Afghan and the two victims were Portuguese women.
One was the attacker's English teacher at the centre and the other a fellow classmate, according to Portuguese media.
The president of the Afghan community Association, Omed Taeri, said the attacker arrived in Portugal "a year or so ago" and was being aided by the Ismaili centre.
"This person lost his wife in Greece and suffers from psychological problems due to this situation," Mr Taeri told CNN Portugal.
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".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".Prime Minister Antonio Costa said it appeared to be "an isolated act" and discussing a possible motive was "premature".
Mayor of Lisbon Carlos Moedas said it was "with great sadness that we received the news of the heinous crime within the Ismaili community in Lisbon".
Police said a motive for the attack had not yet been determinedPolice said a motive for the attack had not yet been determined
Police urged the public to avoid the area near to the Ismaili Centre on Tuesday.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. Followers recognise Prince Karim Aga Khan as their spiritual leader.Ismailism is a branch of Shia Islam. Followers recognise Prince Karim Aga Khan as their spiritual leader.
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