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According to the Edmonton Sun, Knecht said Chernyk had been released from hospital and was in “good spirits” despite abrasions on his arms and knife wounds to his face and head.

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Don Iveson said a 30-year-old male suspect was in custody and being interviewed by police Sunday morning.

“To the best of our knowledge, this was a lone wolf attack,” he said as he urged calm. “It is vital now that we not succumb to hatred, that we not be intimidated by violence and that we respond with the loving strength of this whole community … We will not be divided.

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“Terrorism is about creating panic and about sowing divide and about disrupting people’s lives. We can succumb to that or we can rise above it.”

All government and law enforcement agencies are working together on the case, he said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the violent events overnight Â­as a “terrorist attack” and a “senseless act of violence.”

“Early reports indicate that this is another example of the hate that we must remain ever vigilant against,” Trudeau said in a statement, lauding first responders and police officers.

“We cannot — and will not — let violent extremism take root in our communities. We know that Canada’s strength comes from our diversity, and we will not be cowed by those who seek to divide us or promote fear.”

Edmonton Police Chief Rod Knecht said a police officer was taken to hospital and treated for non life-threatening injuries. Four people were injured by the van, but the extent of their injuries was not immediately known.