The government strongly condemned the two deadly attacks in Copenhagen over the past hours.

Danish police early today shot dead the man who is likely to have been behind the shootings at a free speech event and a synagogue in Copenhagen. Two people died and five police officers were wounded in the attacks.

The dramatic events that unfolded in Copenhagen stirred fears that another terror spree was underway in a European capital a month after 17 people were killed in Paris attacks.

In a reaction to the events, Foreign Minister George Vella extended his support to the Danish government and underlined Malta's solidarity with the people of Denmark during these difficult moments.

He stated that the nature of the attacks came as a further shocking development on European territory and constituted a threat against all who embraced freedom and tolerance.

Dr Vella reiterated that the government of Malta categorically condemned all acts of terror irrespective of who the perpetrators were.

He added that the international community should look beyond these heinous acts and continue to work towards closer inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue.

This, he added, was the most effective and unequivocal response that the global community could give to those behind the attacks.