Hunt for Europe’s most wanted man: Terrorist ringleader who rammed a truck into shoppers in Stockholm killing at least five people is ON THE LOOSE after fleeing chaotic scene during dramatic shootout
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Carnage on streets of Swedish capital leaves five dead and dozens more hurt
Masked man hijacked beer truck and ploughed into crowds outside Stockholm’s largest shopping centre
Up to three men were seen leaping from the lorry and opening fire on officers and pedestrians at around 3pm
Two suspects filmed being arrested but third man seen still on run, becoming Europe’s most wanted man
Prime Minister Stefan Lofven says the truck crash ‘is an act of terror’ and asks people to stay off the streets
By ULF ANDERSSON IN STOCKHOLM
DailyMail.com
7 April 2017
A terrorist ringleader who rammed a truck into shoppers in Stockholm killing at least five people is on the run after fleeing the scene following a chaotic shootout.
The hijacked vehicle crashed into a packed shopping centre and burst into flames.
Three men jumped out from the lorry and opened fire before trying to stab pedestrians, witnesses said.
Two men were tackled to the ground and arrested – but a third suspect is on the loose, immediately making him Europe’s most wanted man.
Police have released CCTV of the man wearing a green jacket, white shoes and a grey hoodie.
Stockholm’s Central Station was shut down. The tube network was also closed amid fears the suspect was hiding underground but has now been cleared to open, according to Stockholm’s public transport authority.
Officers said the vehicle crashed into a group of people on the street outside a shopping centre in Klarabergsgatan after racing down six streets at about 3pm local time.
Hundreds of shoppers were seen fleeing for their lives after the articulated lorry rammed into the corner of the building.
Horrifying images of the aftermath show blood smeared on the roads and bodies covered by blankets. Dozens more have been injured, some critically.
Stockholm Police said they are questioning two people in relation to the attack, but say they are not currently suspected of criminal activity.
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