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Police said multiple people were injured at several locations in the heart of Trelleborg, Sweden.

Armed police have rushed to the scene after witnesses reported hearing a loud "bang".

A police spokesman said: "We have received several reports of a shooting in Trelleborg.

"We were quickly on the spot and found that, within a fairly limited area, we find more people with suspected gunshot injuries.

"We are blocking certain areas and will conduct an investigation.

"I do not have any more information at this time. But we are at the scene and investigating."