Several people have been killed in bow and arrow attacks in Norway

Several people have been killed and others have been injured in bow and arrow attacks in Norway, according to police.

A suspect has been apprehended by police, who believe he acted alone.

Police were called to the incident, in the centre of Kongsberg, at 6.30pm on Wednesday evening with additional resources sent from other towns, including Oslo.

Police chief Oyvind Aas told a press conference on Wednesday evening: “I can, unfortunately, confirm that several people have been killed and injured".