Police mall closes at Essen threat

A shopping center in Essen, Germany Saturday holds the doors closed because police feared an attack.

This was reported by the German police Saturday morning. ' We have concrete indications that there may be an attack. 'As a precaution, the car park and the shopping center at the Limbecker Platz closed in the city of Essen.

According to police, the threat is only for the mall. The police are working to investigate the background of the threat. Dozens of officers and other specialists involved in the investigation. The police will make no further announcements. There is established a special emergency number for concerned citizens.