Man Detained In Rotterdam After Terror Threat On Concert Venue

The driver of a van - registered in Spain - is being held by Dutch police after gas cylinders were found inside the vehicle near a concert venue in Rotterdam.

Officers made the discovery after a tip-off from Spanish authorities about a potential terror threat.

 

The performance by an American rock band was cancelled as a result.

 

It's not thought to be linked to the investigation into the Catalonia attacks.

 

Rotterdam mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb says they responded promptly:

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