UN chief condemns terrorist attack in Finland

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday condemned the terrorist attack in Finland.

The United Nations stands in solidarity with the government of Finland in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism, said Guterres through his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric.

The secretary-general condemned Friday's knife attack in the southwestern Finnish city of Turku and extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Finland and wished a speedy recovery to the injured, said Dujarric in a statement.

Two people were killed and eight others wounded in the attack, which is being investigated as a terrorist act.