Markets work with counter-terrorism police

of attacks such as last night’s awful incident have unfortunately become part of our world and they were considered when we drew up plans for the event this year.

“Our sympathies go out to those injured and killed in Berlin and their families.”

Aberdeen City Council said it would act on security advice from Police Scotland. The authority added: “We are saddened by the events in Berlin and our thoughts are with all those affected.

“The Aberdeen Christmas Village organisers, Aberdeen Inspired, work closely with all partners, including Aberdeen City Council and Police Scotland, to ensure a co-ordinated approach to safety and security – which is our highest priority with any public event in the city. All parties will follow advice on additional measures if required.”

Assistant Chief Bernard Higgins Constable has said extra resources could be deployed to meet any heightened threat level.

“Police Scotland has detailed plans in place to ensure the safety of the public at a wide range of festive and major events,” he added.

“There is no intelligence at this time to suggest a threat to any specific event in Scotland.

“Our policing presence and posture will be appropriate to the latest information and current threat. The UK threat level remains at ‘severe’ and people should remain alert at all times, but not alarmed.

“Any suspicious activity should be reported.

“Police Scotland works with a wide range of partners, including the UK counter-terrorism network, to ensure people can go about their lives safely and securely at all times, including during the festive period.”