Australian man arrested over stabbing in Zurich
An Australian man has been arrested in Switzerland over the alleged stabbing of a man in a shop in Zurich.
The 28-year-old is suspected of seriously injuring a 41-year-old man on Saturday (early this morning AEDT), according to Reuters.
He was taken into custody at the scene and the man was taken to hospital.
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An Australian man has been arrested in Switzerland over the alleged stabbing of a man in a shop in Zurich. Getty Images/iStockphoto
Zurich police are reportedly investigating the motive behind the attack.
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is in contact with Swiss authorities.
"The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is aware of reports that an Australian has been detained in Switzerland and is making urgent enquiries with Swiss authorities," a spokesperson said.
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