Police close German shopping centre after tip-off about imminent attack

Police have shut down an entire shopping centre in the western German city of Essen after receiving a credible tip-off of an imminent attack.

Police ordered a shopping centre in western Germany not to open on Saturday after receiving credible tips of an imminent attack.

The mall and adjacent car park in the city of Essen stayed closed as about 100 officers - many armed with machine pistols and bullet-proof vests - positioned themselves around the complex to prevent anyone from entering.