Multiple casualties after shooting during Chinese New Year celebrations in California – US reports

Multiple casualties have been reported after a shooting during Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in California.

Police are responding to the attack in Monterey Park, which happened on Saturday night.

Tens of thousands of people had gathered in the afternoon for a two-day long festival, which is considered one of the largest in the region.

According to the LA Times, the shooting took place at around 10pm (6am UK time).