EIGHT people have been shot dead in suburban Sao Paulo during celebrations marking the victory of local team Palmeiras in the Brazilian Cup final.

A police official said a total of nine people were shot, eight of whom died, in Osasco, the fifth most populous town in Sao Paulo's huge metropolitan area.

Police were investigating whether the same assailants were involved and whether the killings were linked to the celebrations.

Sao Paulo team Palmeiras won the Brazilian Cup 3-1 on aggregate after drawing 1-1 against Curitiba.