Swedish police say they are searching for this man (Picture: PA)

Swedish police have issued a photo of a man they’re hunting in connection the terror attack in Stockholm this afternoon.

Despite earlier reports and photos posted on social media, police earlier confirmed that there had not been any arrests in connection with the attack.

Five dead after lorry crashes into crowds of people in Stockholm terror attack

However, officers are now reportedly interviewing two people.

A large-scale manhunt is now underway, with officials concerned the man may have fled into the city’s subway system.


Stockholm’s metro system has now been suspended, and major train stations in the city centre have been evacuated.

The man is pictured wearing a black hoodie under a grey jacket, black tracksuit bottoms, and white trainers with black stripes.

Police have issued photos of the man they are searching for (Picture: AP)

The beer lorry was driven into Ahlens mall (Picture: PA)

Earlier today a carjacked beer lorry drove into pedestrians on Drottninggatan, a busy shopping street in central Stockholm, before bursting into flames.

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The lorry crashed into Ahlens City, a major department store. According to Swedish media, at least five people were killed.



At a press conference, national police commissioner Dan Eliasson said: ‘A truck was driven into Ahlen’s department store on Drottninggatan. There are many people injured.

‘We can’t confirm numbers of injuries or deaths at this press conference. The medical authorities will confirm that.’

Emergency services work at the scene where a truck crashed into the Ahlens department store at Drottninggatan (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

‘We have no contact with the person or persons who drove the truck,’ Eliasson added.

Senior police officer Mats Lofving said: ‘We don’t know whether this incident is isolated or whether we can expect more.

‘We have police positioned at several strategic places with a particular risk threat.’