An 18-year-old German man has been arrested after an elderly woman and a cyclist were shot dead near the town of Ansbach, police have said, according to the BBC.

The suspect fired at them from his car, killing both at the scene, officials said. He also shot at two others who escaped unharmed.

After a manhunt, the suspect was detained at a service station.

His motive is not yet clear but it is thought he may have attacked because of personal reasons.

Police suspect the dead woman, an 82-year-old, is related to the gunman. The suspect's identity has not been released.

The local Nuernberger Zeitung newspaper said he was captured by workers at the gas station, after threatening them with a gun.

They then tied him up and contacted the police.