GMP step up presence after Berlin market attack
12 people killed after truck ploughs into Christmas Market in Berlin
German police have arrested a man suspected of deliberately driving a truck into a crowded Christmas market in Berlin last night.
12 people were killed and dozens more are in hospital.
Meanwhile, Greater Manchester police are putting more officers around Manchester's festive markets.
They want people to feel safe - but insist there's nothing to suggest there could be an attack.
Assistant Chief Constable Debbie Ford said: “Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic incident in Berlin last night, Monday 19 December 2016.
“Greater Manchester Police already has a visible policing operation in place around the Christmas Markets, in the city centre, and in other key areas across Greater Manchester in the run up to Christmas.
“We will be working in line with the national response and have strengthened our policing presence at the Manchester Christmas Markets and stepped up visible patrols, to ensure that people feel safe to go about their daily lives. “I would like to stress at this point that there is absolutely no information or intelligence suggesting any attack is imminent in Greater Manchester. “If you do have any concerns at all don’t hesitate to get in touch with police.” Anyone with concerns can contact police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Councillor Pat Karney has reitterated the safety message in Manchester:
Statement from the Leader of Manchester City Council following last night's attack in Berlin. Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: "We share our shock with the people of Berlin and we offer our thoughts and our condolences to the families of those involved.The incident was an horrific attack on peace and we all feel the pain of the German people. At this dark time, it is more important than ever that we show solidarity with each other as the full details of the incident become clear."