Bow-and-arrow killings in Norway appear to be act of terror, officials say

Police said four women and one man between the ages of 50 and 70 were killed. Three other people were wounded

Flowers and candles are left after the attack in Norway (Terje Pedersen/NTB via AP)

A bow-and-arrow attack in a small town in Norway which left five people dead appears to be a terrorist act, authorities have said.

Police identified the suspect as Espen Andersen Braathen, a 37-year-old Danish citizen, who was arrested on Wednesday night.