'Bomb-like' device found in Oslo, Norway. Suspect detained

A 'bomb-like' device was apparently found in Oslo, Norway. Photo / 123RF

Police in Oslo have found a "bomb-like"device and are holding a suspect in custody.

Officers have cordoned off a large part of the city centre.

Vi har kontroll på stedet, og avventer nå til vi har fått foretatt nødvendige undersøkelser.Vi har kontroll på en person med status mistenkt

— OPS Politiet Oslo (@oslopolitiops) April 8, 2017

"We are investigating and we have detained one suspect," the country's police force said in a tweet.

Norway has tightened security after the Stockholm truck attack in which four people were killed and 15 injured.

Norwegian police said in a tweet that officers would be armed until further notice.