Six people are said to have been killed after gunmen opened fire in a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, during evening prayers.The mosque's president, Mohamed Yangui, confirmed the death toll and described the attack as "barbaric".
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement: "We condemn this terrorist attack on Muslims in a centre of worship and refuge."
Tonight, Canadians grieve for those killed in a cowardly attack on a mosque in Quebec City. My thoughts are with victims & their families.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 30, 2017
A witness said that up to three gunmen fired on about 40 people inside the Quebec City Islamic Cultural Centre.
Another witness said a heavily armed police tactical squad was seen entering the mosque.
Mr Yangui, who was not inside the mosque when the shooting happened, said he got frantic calls from people at evening prayers.
Police say two people have been arrested. "There are many victims... there are deaths," a police spokesman added.
Global News Canada journalist Raquel Fletcher is at the scene - and says there's a huge police presence:
