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Scores attend Copenhagen vigil after fatal shootings

Scores of people have attended a candlelit vigil in Copenhagen tonight following the weekend's fatal shootings.

Two men detained on Sunday by police investigating the two fatal shootings in Copenhagen have been charged with aiding the suspected attacker.

The suspected Copenhagen gunman was a 22-year-old Danish man known to authorities for a history of violence and weapon possession, police have said.

Danish media outlets have identified him as Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein, though police would not confirm the identity.

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Country is 'strong' in face of terror, says Danish PM

Denmark's Prime Minister said the country has experienced the fear that terrorism tries to spread but it "remains strong and our democracy remains strong."

Helle Thorning-Schmidt added that the Danish people will not "accept any attempt to threaten or intimidate our liberties and our rights."

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