Berlin ‘terror attack’: Europe was warned that ISIS planned Christmas market assaults 25 days ago

Europe was warned that ISIS planned terror attacks at Christmas markets 25 days before the Berlin atrocity.

Police have said at least nine people died and more than 50 have been injured after a lorry ploughed through a Christmas market killing and injuring shoppers.

The huge vehicle smashed into booths outside the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in the centre of the city.

Terrified market-goers have tweeted panicked images from the scene of the incident which comes an hour after the Russian ambassador was shot dead in Ankara.

Around 50 people were injured in the attack as many crushed under its wheels.

The truck is believed to have been doing 40mph when it ploughed into shoppers.

The attack came after intelligence agencies warned in November that terrorists are planning a wave of Christmas attacks throughout Europe, targeting shopping areas and crowded market-places to maximise casualties.