Cinema’s to search patrons after gun attack in America

The Odeon cinema chain says it’s considering searching some cinema-goers, at least in the UK, after a shooting at a movie theatre in America.

The Odeon says it’s as a precaution, after a gunman opened fire during a screening of the latest Batman film in Denver.

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At least 12 people died, and around 50 were wounded.

The suspect has been named locally as 24-year-old James Holmes – it’s been confirmed his apartment is booby trapped.

Meanwhile in New York, security’s being raised at cinemas there as a precaution against copycat attacks.