Harry Styles said he was “heartbroken” and “devastated” after his concert in Copenhagen was cancelled following a fatal shooting at a nearby shopping centre.
The former One Direction star, 28, was due to take to the stage at the Royal Arena on Sunday night as part of his highly anticipated Love On Tour shows.
However, on Sunday afternoon, Danish police responded to a shooting at the Field’s shopping centre, located less than a kilometre from the arena, which is situated on the southern outskirts of the city.
Scroll through the gallery below to see scenes from Copenhagen after the shooting
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Tears of anguish in front of Field's shopping centre in Copenhagen after a shooting at the mall. Reuters -
Panicked shoppers flee from the mall after reports of the shooting. Reuters -
Danish police said three people were killed in the shooting. Reuters -
Emergency personnel arrive at Field's shopping centre. Reuters -
Rescuers carry stretchers as they head into the mall. Reuters -
A woman is comforted in front of the mall. Police received the first reports of a shooting at 5.37pm on Sunday, and arrested the suspect 11 minutes later. Reuters -
People comfort each other in front of Field's shopping centre after the shooting. Reuters -
An ambulance arrives at the main hospital in Copenhagen. Reuters -
The alleged assailant, a Danish man aged 22, was arrested near the mall and is in custody. EPA -
As well as the three people who died, three were critically wounded in the shooting. EPA -
A woman is escorted out of the mall after the attack. AP -
A police officer patrols with a police dog near Fields shopping centre in Copenhagen. EPA -
There was heavy police presence on hand, with several fire vehicles also parked outside the mall. Reuters -
The shopping mall is on the outskirts of Copenhagen, across from a subway station for a line that connects the city centre with the international airport. EPA -
Chief Insp Soren Thomassen, head of the Copenhagen police operations unit, said terrorism could not be ruled out but there was no indication that anyone else was involved in the attack. -
Crowds gather outside Fields shopping mall after the shooting. Reuters
“I’m heartbroken along with the people of Copenhagen,” Styles said in a tweet.“I adore this city. The people are so warm and full of love.
“I’m devastated for the victims, their families, and everyone hurting.
“I’m sorry we couldn’t be together. Please look after each other. H.”
Police in Denmark say three people were killed and three are in a critical condition, the Associated Press reported, while a Danish man aged 22 has been arrested after being detained near the site.
A statement from concert promoter Live Nation said: “Tonight’s concert with Harry Styles has been cancelled by direction of the Danish Police.
“We are all truly devastated by the events of today and our thoughts are with the victims and their families.
“We are looking into future possibilities for the show, and hope to be able to give ticket buyers direct information as soon as possible.”
Large crowds had already gathered inside the arena when the show’s cancellation was announced and they were asked to leave.
Acts such as Pearl Jam and Queen + Adam Lambert are also due to perform at the venue in the coming weeks.
Following the shooting, the Danish royal palace announced it had cancelled a reception with Crown Prince Frederik connected to the Tour de France.
The reception was due to be held on the royal yacht that is moored in Sonderborg, the town where the third stage of the race ended this year.
Styles was due to take his Love On Tour show around the world in 2020 before the pandemic brought the live music industry to a standstill.
The rescheduled tour began in September 2021 in Las Vegas before heading across the US, with the European tour leg kicking off in Glasgow last month.
Styles’ most recent album, Harry’s House, was warmly received by critics and lead single As It Was recently claimed its 10th week at number one in the UK.
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