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David Irvine

Celtic issue statement as supporters urged to be 'mindful' of Munich memorial service

Celtic supporters have been informed of a memorial service taking place in Munich today ahead of tomorrow's Champions League match against Bayern.

A club statement has told fans that a memorial will be held in the city centre following the attack last week.

More than 30 people were injured and a mother and two-year-old child lost their lives in the tragedy in Munich last week when a car rammed into civilians at a labour demonstration.

A service will take place on Monday, February 17 at the Dome (Frauenkirche) in the Marienplatz in Munich at 6pm.

Supporters have been asked to be "mindful" of the service taking place as they arrive in Munich ahead of the match tomorrow night.


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A club statement read:  "We have been informed today (Monday) by the local authorities in Munich that a memorial service will take place in the city centre following the tragic attack last week which saw more than 30 ınjured and a mother and two-year-old child lose their lives.

"The service will take place at the Dome (Frauenkirche) in the Marienplatz area and we ask that our supporters are aware and mindful that this service is taking place at 6pm this evening.

"Thank you for your support."

A Celtic SLO update added: "We wish to make fans aware of a memorial service taking place in Munich city centre Marienplatz at 6pm this evening following the tragic incident last week.

"We ask that our supporters in Munich are mindful of this service.

"Thank you for your support."

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