Man arrested after two killed in Quebec sword attack

International Desk:  Two people were killed and five wounded in a Halloween attack in Quebec City by a sword-wielding suspect dressed in medieval clothing, Canadian police said early Sunday.

The attacks occurred in the Old Quebec neighbourhood of the city.

The suspect, ‘a man in his mid-20s,’ was armed with a sword and dressed in ‘medieval clothing,’ a Quebec City police spokesman said during a press briefing.

The man was arrested shortly before 1:00 am. Police have not given a motive for the attacks.

Police have asked city residents to stay inside with the doors locked while their investigation was underway.