A man has attacked and wounded six women with a knife at the international airport terminal in La Paz, Bolivia.

The extent of the injuries is not yet known and police have provided no immediate official information about the incident, which occurred this morning.

Witnesses interviewed by local media said the man appeared to be disturbed or drugged. They said he was detained by airport personnel.

There was no immediate indication of a motive.

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