The Canadian parliament is in lock down today after a gunman shot and killed a soldier at a war memorial in Ottawa, before running into the parliament building.
Gunfire has been exchanged between the Canadian police and the gunman, who has reportedly been shot dead inside the main parliament building.
Police are currently searching the area for more suspects with the situation described as “ongoing”.
Security has been tightened across the country following the incident.
See live coverage from the BBC here and the Telegraph here.
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