6 Arrested in Berlin Terror Plot

Police have arrested six people in a terror plot at the Berlin marathon.

The plot was allegedly to attack spectators and participants with knives.

Police confiscated phones and computers in raids.

The Berlin Marathon is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany. The official marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers is set up as a citywide road race where professional athletes and amateur runners jointly participate.

The race took place on Sunday. Police say there was no immiment danger to the public at the race.