A shooting at a nightclub in Norway's capital Oslo which killed two people and wounded 14 is being investigated as an act of terrorism, police say.
A gunman opened fire at about 1am local time in number of places near the London Pub, a popular gay bar and nightclub in the city centre, police said.
Those caught up in the shooting fled panicking into the streets or tried to hide.
According to public broadcaster NRK, there are at least three crime scenes.
Police said that the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested in a nearby street a few minutes later.
A spokesperson for the Oslo force said the shooting is being investigated as an act of terror.
The arrested man is not co-operating with officers but his home has been searched, NRK added.
Officers, who recovered two weapons from the crime scene including a fully automatic gun, added that they believe he acted alone.
Journalist Olav Roenneberg, from NRK, said: "I saw a man arrive with a bag, he picked up a gun and started to shoot.
"First I thought it was an air gun, then the glass of the bar next door was shattered and I understood I had to run for cover."
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre described the attack as "a cruel and deeply shocking on innocent people".
The suspect is being held on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and terrorism, according to police lawyer Christian Hatlo, who added that the suspect's mental health was also being investigated.
The suspect was known to police, as well as Norway's security police, but not for any major violent crimes, investigators said.
His criminal record included a narcotics offence and a weapons offence for carrying a knife, Mr Hatlo said.
Police to assess possible 'connection' to Pride
Oslo was due to hold its annual Pride parade later on Saturday but police spokesman Tore Barstad said it was not known whether this was connected to the shooting.
"Police are in contact with the organisers of the Pride event this Saturday," he said.
"There will be a continuous assessment of what measures police should take to protect that event and whether this incident has a connection to Pride at all."
Organisers of the Oslo Pride festival said there were cancelling a parade set to take place on Saturday, following advice from police.
In a post on the official Facebook page for the event, they wrote: "Oslo Pride therefore urges everyone who planned to participate or watch the parade to not show up.
"All events in connection with Oslo Pride are cancelled."
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