Several shots have been fired outside the London pub in Oslo, two people have been killed and several have been seriously injured, according to police.
“Several people shot. Unclear location. A person has been arrested near the scene shortly after the shooting, “the police write Twitter.
The police have cordoned off large parts of the area and are urging people to make room for ambulances. The police classify the incident as a PLIVO incident, ongoing deadly violence.
– 01.19, we arrested a probable perpetrator, says Tore Barstad, operations manager within the police VG and adds that they work on the hypothesis that there may be several perpetrators.
Witness: “It panicked”
A witness who was inside the London Pub at the time of the shooting tells NRK that panic broke out at the nightclub.
– I was in the outer bar when it happened when I noticed that a shot was fired and I was hit by a piece of glass. There were more and more and more shots, so I fled into the inner bar and tried to get as many as possible with me, he says to NRK.
– At first people did not understand what was happening, but then there was panic, he says.
According to the police, ten people are being cared for, three of whom are seriously injured.
The police do not label the incident as an act of terrorism – but add that it may change, writes VG.
The text is updated