UPDATE 12.37pm: Several people have been injured in a shooting in southern Sweden - which is not being treated as a terror attack.
The incident happened on Thursday night local timet in the coastal town of Trelleborg, known for past gang violence.
BREAKING: Reports of gunman opening fire on civilians in Trelleborg, Sweden.
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Four people have been taken to hospital. Police say officers are continuing to hunt for the gunman.
Trelleborg is the southermost town in Sweden. The shooting happened in the centre of the city, which is home to around 30,000 inhabitants.
The Express quoted a Swedish policespokesman as saying: "We have received several reports of a shooting in Trelleborg.
BREAKING - MASS SHOOTING IN SWEDEN: 4 people shot in city of Trelleborg near Malmö. Massive police operation ongoing https://t.co/lEJsVsYCjR pic.twitter.com/DOSH0p9jxB
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"When we arrived at the scene, several people with gunshot injuries were found.
"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."
According to initial reports people were shot at multiple locations.
#breaking police have declared a 'Major incident' in #trelleborg as many people have been shot in multiple locations pic.twitter.com/v8lWRufVLg
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One witness told The Express: "There were many shots. We saw someone running outside. It's packed with police cars in the street."
Another said: "I was at home at my computer when I heard a loud bang."
People have been advised to avoid the area which has been cordoned off. A forensics team and canine unit have been sent to the scene.
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