Munich shooting live: Three suspects at large as death toll rises to 10 following shopping centre attack

A Muslim newspaper in Germany Islamische Zeitung has tweeted that mosques in Munich will be open overnight to offer refuge for people who have nowhere to stay.

Police have urged people not to travel outdoors, remain inside and avoid public places, as the situation is still a live incident.

Eyewitness Luan Zequiri said he was at the scene when the shooting broke out.

The shooter yelled an anti-foreigner slur and "there was a really loud scream", he told German broadcaster N-tv.

"I looked in his direction and he shot two people on the stairs."

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Heartbreaking scenes are emerging as news of those who have lost their lives or been seriously injured is spreading among relatives.

New York Times correspondent Rukmini Callimachi has recounted sad scenes she has seen with one family. They fear their son may have died or been gravely injured, and are protecting their father from finding out as he has a heart condition and they fear he may be too unwell to hear the news.

Eight victims are believed to have died and a number of other injured.

A ninth person who has died is believed to be a gunman, who may have died by suicide. 

Police say the number of injured "runs into double figures" but is still unclear at this stage.

Munich Police say at least 10 people have been injured in the attack, in addition to nine fatalities.

Police officers secure the area around the Olympia Einkaufzentrum. A major police operation is still ongoing in the area and people have been warned to stay indoors (Getty) 

Stranded tourists wait in front of Munich Central station. Munich is in lock-down following the mass shooting. Local transport links have been suspended as police continue to hunt for the shooters