Thousands of soccer fans were told to evacuate a German stadium after a “concrete security threat.”
The friendly match between Germany and the Netherlands was cancelled just two hours before kick off, because of an “intention to ignite explosives” at the Hannover (HDI) stadium.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was set to attend the match at the 49,000-capacity HDI Arena.
Fans were told to evacuate quickly, but without panic.
Police officers control a man outside the stadium as supporters leave the HDI Arena
Germany’s Minister of the Interior Thomas de Maiziere told a news conference: “The match was called off on my recommendation.
“There is a high level of threat for Germany and Europe.”
Meanwhile, back home Attorney General George Brandis said Australia is at war.
Speaking on morning TV today, he said life has become harder for liberal democracies under attack from Islamic extremism.
Senator Brandis told the Nine Network: “ISIL have declared war on us.”
“We would be fools not to take them at their word and to take whatever steps are necessary to protect our civilisation,” he said.
Senator Brandis said Australians may have to “calibrate their attitudes” on privacy.
“There will be occasions in which we will have to accept greater limitations, greater impediments to personal privacy,” he told the Seven Network.
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