09/10/2019 16:02
Germany gun attack: Two killed in Halle
At least two people have been killed in a shooting in the eastern German city of Halle, police say.
The police said one person had now been arrested and they were working to "stabilise the situation".
The shootings took place in the Paulus area. Witnesses had reported a gunman wearing military camouflage and carrying several weapons.
The Bild newspaper said the attack took place near a synagogue but this has not been officially confirmed.
One witness said one attacker had thrown a Molotov cocktail or grenade over a cemetery wall.
The attacker reportedly fled and police then warned residents in Landsberg, 8km (5 miles) north-east of the city, to stay in their homes.
It was not clear where the arrest took place. Police warned residents to remain in their homes.