Shooting at Prague university leaves dead and injured

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Czech Police say people have been killed and injured in a reported shooting near a university in central Prague.

Reports suggest the incident occurred at Charles University Faculty of Arts, located on Jan Palach Square.

Authorities said the whole of the square and surrounding area was closed.

Police said the incident was continuing and urged citizens to stay away from the scene and remain indoors.

Charles University is located in Prague's Old Town, around 500m from the historic Charles Bridge, a tourist magnet.

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