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UK foreign secretary: "shocked and appalled" by Munich mall attack

Xinhua, July 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson Friday said that he was shocked and appalled by the terrible attack unfolding this evening in Munich.

In a statement, Johnson said: "My thoughts are with those injured and the families of those killed. We stand ready to assist our friends in Germany."

The number of the confirmed death during a shootout at a shopping mall in the German city of Munich has risen to nine, according to Munich police's latest update on their Twitter account Friday evening.

The police also confirmed in the latest press release that several were injured.

Due to the situation, local police has asked people in Munich's urban area to stay at home or seek for protection in nearby buildings.

"Our travel advice to UK nationals in the area tonight is to stay indoors and follow the advice of the local authorities," said Johnson. Endit