On July 3, 2025, a stabbing incident occurred near the Ratina shopping centre in Tampere, Finland's third-largest city located approximately 180 kilometers northwest of Helsinki. Finnish police reported that four people were wounded in the attack. Authorities arrested one suspect at the scene and confirmed that the situation no longer posed a public threat. The police have cordoned off the area and are interviewing witnesses. Victims received immediate medical assistance. Officials have stated that the attack is not believed to be related to terrorism or racial motives. Details regarding the suspect's identity and the motive behind the attack remain unclear.