Five dead in shooting in Stade, northern Germany
A shooting in the German town of Stade has left five people dead. Two people have been arrested, one of them a suspect. Police say there is no further threat to the public.
Five people have been killed in a shooting in the town of Stade, northern Germany, police have confirmed. Two individuals have been arrested, one of whom is believed to be the suspect, a police spokesperson told the BBC.
Authorities have stated that there is no longer any threat to the public. A large number of emergency services personnel are currently at the scene. Police have advised the public via social media to avoid the area.
Stade, located west of Hamburg, has a population of approximately 50,000.
This is a developing story and further details will be released shortly.
