At least two people were killed and five were wounded after being stabbed by a man wearing medieval clothes in Quebec City, Canada, late on Saturday, police and local media reported.

Quebec City Police said they had arrested a suspect early on Sunday and that the person's motivations were personal, according to initial information.

The suspect is not affiliated with any terror group, according to preliminary probe.

They said the situation is under control and asked residents near the area to stay indoors as the investigation is ongoing.

The attacks occurred late Saturday in multiple locations in the Old Quebec neighborhood, near the tourist hotspot Chateau Frontenac and the National Assembly, the Quebec provincial parliament, according to police. 

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

(With input from Reuters, AFP)