Denmark: Gunshots have struck a number of people at a Copenhagen shopping centre. One suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting, according to police in the Danish capital.
It was unclear how many people had died or been injured right away.
Later that evening, at 6 o’clock British time, Harry Styles was scheduled to take the stage at a nearby concert venue.
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Following reports of a shooting at a Copenhagen shopping centre , police said they dispatched officers to the mall. They told everyone inside to remain still and wait for help.
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“We’re on the scene, shots were fired and several people have been hit,” police said.
“One person has been arrested in connection to the shooting in Fields. Currently we are unable to say anything else about their identity.” Police later added.
Local police posted on Twitter that they had deployed more officers near the huge Field’s mall located halfway between the city centre and the airport.
