Terror attack prevention
One of Germany's biggest carnivals has been cancelled
at the 11th hour following a "specific threat of an Islamist attack".
More than 250,000 people were expected to attend the
street parade in the northern city of Braunschweig.
But shortly before it was due to start, police told
people to stay at home after receiving credible information that an attack was
imminent.
Police spokesman Thomas Geese said the event was
cancelled 90 minutes before its scheduled start time, adding: "Many people
arriving at the train station from out of town were already dressed up and very
disappointed - but we didn't want to take any risks."
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