Prague shooter killed himself after attack on university, police say – as it happened

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Summary of the day

• The Czech Republic declared that Saturday would be a day of mourning after a 24-year-old student killed 14 people and wounded 25 others at Charles University’s arts faculty on Thursday.

• Czech police confirmed that the man shot and killed himself.

• The authorities are also investigating his possible link to a separate incident.

• The shooter had a licence for eight weapons, two of which were long-range, according to the authorities.

• Czech police said today that they were implementing preventive security measures across the country.

• Mourners gathered in Prague to pay their respects to the victims.

• Petr Fiala, the Czech prime minister, asked people to show consideration and avoid spreading unverified information.

• “No one can imagine the fear and mental strain they went through yesterday,” wrote the Czech president, Petr Pavel.

• Joe Biden said US authorities were in touch with Czech law enforcement and were ready to offer additional support if needed.

Updated at 1.55pm GMT

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Another photo from Prague, where people are paying their respects.

People visiting the memorial set up in front of Charles University’s main building. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPA

Updated at 2.01pm GMT