'Several people' shot at shopping centre in Denmark - one person arrested

A person has been arrested after 'several people' were shot at a shopping centre in Denmark.

Dramatic images show people of all ages running away from Field's mall, in Copenhagen, including parents with young children. Danish police are now warning people to stay away from the area following the shooting.

Witnesses said people were crying and hid in shops, the Associated Press reports, and a huge police presence was on hand, with several fire department vehicles also parked outside the shopping centre.

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The mall is less than a mile away from where Harry Styles is performing tonight but the concert is still going ahead.

Copenhagen Police initially tweeted: "We are present in large numbers and massively at Fields, where we have received reports of shootings.

They added: "We are still present, shots have been fired and several people have been hit. We work on site.

"People in the Fields must stay and await the police. All other persons must stay away from Fields.

"If you have seen, heard or filmed anything, contact the police at Fields or call 114."

In the latest update, police said: "One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting in Fields.

"We currently do not have the opportunity to tell more about the person's identity.

"We are massively present in Fields and are working to form an overview."

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