IN THE wake of the terror attack in Germany, the town council in Witney sent a letter of condolence to its German twin town.
The letter, penned by mayor Chris Holliday and sent to Burgermeister Wolfgang Panzer, mayor of Unterhaching, offered peace and goodwill following the attack on Berlin's Christmas market.
It reads: "It was with great shock and sadness that we heard the news of the attack on Berlin’s Christmas market.
"On behalf of the people of Witney I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the people of Berlin, Unterhaching and all of Germany, to all the victims and their families and those that have suffered as a result of the attacks.
"This, of course, is extended to all those from other countries that were attending the market. The horror of the attack touches us all and the effects of the suffering in Berlin will impact on all of Germany’s neighbours and friends.
"We have a strong bond through our Twinning Association which encourages European towns to link with each other, to encourage the exploration of each other’s countries, culture and lives and to nurture an understanding in the hope of greater accord between us.
"Notwithstanding what has happened Witney stands with you and sends you a message of peace and goodwill."
The attack involved a truck driving into crowds at the Breitscheidplatz Christmas market on the evening of Monday, December 19, leaving at least 12 dead.
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