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Paris: shootings and explosions at restaurant, concert hall and Stade de France – live State of emergency declared across France after Paris gun and bomb attacks – live
(35 minutes later)
11.18pm GMT23:18
Jessica Reed writes:
At the Bataclan, France Inter journalist Antoine Giniaux says there might be around 60 hostages - a lot of explosions have been heard from inside the building over the last 20 minutes. Passerbys are still held in the street by the police and have nowhere to go.
11.15pm GMT23:15
Jessica Reed
From Jessica Reed:
Witnesses of the deadly attacks at the Bataclan are in tears on the radio. A man who was near Rue de Charonne said the scene was absolutely catastrophic. “I worked in hospitals, I studied medicine, and I’ve never seen anything like it. Me and son ran back to get some help, and literally ran into a number of bodies. It was a carnage. People were lying dead on the floor, badly hurt and screaming. I’ll never forget it.”
At the Bataclan, a popular and renowned concert venue, there hasn’t been any movement outside the building as of 11:45pm local time. Julian Peace, a Europe 1 journalist, who was inside when the attack happened, says two to three people, not wearing face masks, opened fire on the crowd with kalashnivoks. He says it lasted 10 to 15 minutes - so long that the assailants had the time to reload their weapons two or three times. The journalist was wounded.
At the Bataclan, France Inter journalist Antoine Giniaux says theremight be around 60 hostages - a lot of explosions have been heard frominside the building over the last 20 minutes. Passersby are still heldin the street by the police and have nowhere to go.”
11.14pm GMT23:14
Dan Roberts
My colleague Dan Roberts reports from Washington DC, where Barack Obama has delivered a statement:
Obama spoke of American solidarity with France and pledged to do what ever was necessary to pursue those responsible.
“Once again we have seem an outrageous attempt at terrorising innocent citizens,” said the president in a statement from the White House briefing room. “This is an attack not just on Paris and the people of France, but on all of humanity and the universal values that we share.”
The attack came swiftly after a series of breakthroughs against Islamic extremists in Syria and Iraq, but Obama refused to speculate on the causes of the attack.
“We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance to the government and people of France need to respond,” he said, pledging to “do whatever it takes to bring these terrorists to justice and go after any terrorist networks that go after our people”.
“The bonds of liberté, égalité and fraternité are not only values that French people care so deeply about but they are values that we all share,” added a sombre Obama. “And they are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism or the hateful vision of those who carried out the attacks this evening.”
10.59pm GMT22:59
More footage from the scene of the restaurant attack.
10.56pm GMT22:56
Raya Jalabi
President Obama has spoken, condemning the attacks in Paris, calling them an “outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians.”
He says this is “not just an attack on the people of france, but this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values we share.”
He says the US stands prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance France needs to respond, but did not want to speculate on who may be behind the attacks.
“France is our oldest ally” and has stood shoulder to shoulder with us time and again. Those who think they can terrorize France or their values are wrong,” he said.
“Liberté, égalité and fraternité are values that we share, and they are going to endure far beyond any act of terrorism.”
“We don’t yet know all details of what has happened we have been in contact with French government.”
“We know what it’s like, we’ve gone through situations like this. Whenever these kinds of attacks happen, we’ve always been able to rely on France.”
Updated at 11.02pm GMT
10.55pm GMT22:55
State of emergency in France as "several dozen" are killed
The French president François Hollande says a state of emergency will be declared across France, adding that several dozen people have been killed in terrorist attacks around Paris.
In a statement just delivered, the president of the republic said that its borders would be closed and military units were being deployed in Paris to prevent further attacks. Hollande said a cabinet meeting was about to start to discuss the response to the attacks.
Hollande said the security forces were assaulting one of the sites hit during the attacks, without elaborating. “It’s a horror,” he said.
He called on France to remain united and calm.
A state of emergency gives the French authorities powers to control traffic and close down public spaces.
Updated at 11.05pm GMT
10.52pm GMT22:52
The US president, Barack Obama, says America will do whatever it takes to “bring these terrorists to justice” and called the attacks an “outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians”.
He says he has not yet spoken to the French president.
Updated at 10.58pm GMT
10.51pm GMT22:51
The Paris authorities and local police are advising everyone to stay indoors and any businesses to shelter any people they can.
Updated at 10.53pm GMT
10.45pm GMT22:45
Jessica Reed
My colleague Jessica Reed reports:
Parisians who live in the neighbourhoods that were under attack tonight have to make their way home. A few are staying put in front of the Bataclan, where they’re held about 400 metres away by police, while others are now leaving.
A hashtag, #portouverte (Open Door), is being used by Parisians who are offering their hospitality for those who might not be able to take the subway or do not want to.
Updated at 10.49pm GMT
10.41pm GMT22:4110.41pm GMT22:41
My colleagues in America say that the US President Barack Obama is due to speak within the next few minutes. My colleagues in America say that the US president Barack Obama is due to speak within the next few minutes.
Updated at 10.50pm GMT
10.39pm GMT22:3910.39pm GMT22:39
There are various reports of attacks at a fourth scene - at les Halles, in the centre of the city. These are unconfirmed and we are working to find out more details.There are various reports of attacks at a fourth scene - at les Halles, in the centre of the city. These are unconfirmed and we are working to find out more details.
10.37pm GMT22:3710.37pm GMT22:37
Journalist Thibau Lefevre just told radio station France Inter that a policeman talking in his walkie talkie said they were looking for suspects near Parmentier and République.Journalist Thibau Lefevre just told radio station France Inter that a policeman talking in his walkie talkie said they were looking for suspects near Parmentier and République.
Both of these areas are between the sites of the two attacks in the city – the former to the west and the latter to the east. That whole part of the city is popular with people out on nights out.Another witness, who was at the Batalclan with his mother, is currently in tears live on the radio station. He says he heard the assailants were screaming “Allahu Akbar” while shooting inside the crowd.Both of these areas are between the sites of the two attacks in the city – the former to the west and the latter to the east. That whole part of the city is popular with people out on nights out.Another witness, who was at the Batalclan with his mother, is currently in tears live on the radio station. He says he heard the assailants were screaming “Allahu Akbar” while shooting inside the crowd.
Updated at 10.38pm GMT Updated at 10.48pm GMT
10.26pm GMT22:2610.26pm GMT22:26
Reuters reports that US security officials believe the attacks were probably coordinated, based on initial reports. It cited an anonymous source familiar with developing intelligence assessments. “This clearly looks like a coordinated series of attacks,” the person said.Reuters reports that US security officials believe the attacks were probably coordinated, based on initial reports. It cited an anonymous source familiar with developing intelligence assessments. “This clearly looks like a coordinated series of attacks,” the person said.
Updated at 10.26pm GMT Updated at 10.49pm GMT
10.22pm GMT22:2210.22pm GMT22:22
There is some video of fans at the Stade de France on the pitch.There is some video of fans at the Stade de France on the pitch.
The tweet reads: “helicopter, pitch invaded, surreal scenes.”The tweet reads: “helicopter, pitch invaded, surreal scenes.”
Hélicoptère, pelouse envahie, scènes surréalistes. pic.twitter.com/PT5HXyKbDKHélicoptère, pelouse envahie, scènes surréalistes. pic.twitter.com/PT5HXyKbDK
10.14pm GMT22:1410.14pm GMT22:14
Death toll risesDeath toll rises
The death is rising, although reports differ. The death toll is rising, although reports differ.
According to the Associated Press, a police official said 11 people were killed in a Paris restaurant in the 10th arrondissement and about 35 were killed at the Bataclan theatre, where a hostage-taking is under way. Police said 100 hostages were being held.According to the Associated Press, a police official said 11 people were killed in a Paris restaurant in the 10th arrondissement and about 35 were killed at the Bataclan theatre, where a hostage-taking is under way. Police said 100 hostages were being held.
Citing French police, AFP reports that three people were also killed in an explosion outside the Stade de France.Citing French police, AFP reports that three people were also killed in an explosion outside the Stade de France.
The Guardian has been unable to verify any of these accounts independently.The Guardian has been unable to verify any of these accounts independently.
Updated at 10.28pm GMT Updated at 10.47pm GMT
10.09pm GMT22:0910.09pm GMT22:09
This image, tweeted on Friday evening, purports to show bodies near the Bataclan, where Eagles of Death Metal were playing.This image, tweeted on Friday evening, purports to show bodies near the Bataclan, where Eagles of Death Metal were playing.
“Bedsheets were thrown from the windows to cover them,” the tweet reads.“Bedsheets were thrown from the windows to cover them,” the tweet reads.
Des corps étendus au 10 rue Charonne. Des draps sont jetés par les fenêtres pr couvrir les corps #fusillade #Paris pic.twitter.com/0GeQ1SNfijDes corps étendus au 10 rue Charonne. Des draps sont jetés par les fenêtres pr couvrir les corps #fusillade #Paris pic.twitter.com/0GeQ1SNfij
Updated at 10.10pm GMTUpdated at 10.10pm GMT
10.04pm GMT22:0410.04pm GMT22:04
PM: I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help.PM: I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help.
10.04pm GMT22:0410.04pm GMT22:04
Purportedly, an explosion near the France-Germany football match is audible on this footage of the game.Purportedly, an explosion near the France-Germany football match is audible on this footage of the game.
10.00pm GMT22:0010.00pm GMT22:00
French police: At least 26 people are dead in a spree of violence around Paris. There is also a hostage taking under way in a theatre.French police: At least 26 people are dead in a spree of violence around Paris. There is also a hostage taking under way in a theatre.
Updated at 10.02pm GMTUpdated at 10.02pm GMT
9.55pm GMT21:559.55pm GMT21:55
Confirmed locations of where the shootouts in the 10th and 11th arrondissements and where the series of explosions outside the Stade de France occurred.Confirmed locations of where the shootouts in the 10th and 11th arrondissements and where the series of explosions outside the Stade de France occurred.
Updated at 10.02pm GMTUpdated at 10.02pm GMT
9.49pm GMT21:499.49pm GMT21:49
Witness Ben Grant said he was in a bar with his wife when the gunshots were fired and he saw six or seven bodies on the ground. He told the BBC: “I was told people in cars had opened fire on the bar.Witness Ben Grant said he was in a bar with his wife when the gunshots were fired and he saw six or seven bodies on the ground. He told the BBC: “I was told people in cars had opened fire on the bar.
“There are lots of dead people. It’s pretty horrific to be honest. I was at the back of the bar. I couldn’t see anything. I heard gunshots. People dropped to the ground. We put a table over our heads to protect us.“There are lots of dead people. It’s pretty horrific to be honest. I was at the back of the bar. I couldn’t see anything. I heard gunshots. People dropped to the ground. We put a table over our heads to protect us.
“We were held up in the bar because there was a pile of bodies in front of us.”“We were held up in the bar because there was a pile of bodies in front of us.”
Updated at 9.59pm GMTUpdated at 9.59pm GMT
9.45pm GMT21:459.45pm GMT21:45
#BREAKING Hostages taken at Paris Bataclan concert hall, police say#BREAKING Hostages taken at Paris Bataclan concert hall, police say
9.45pm GMT21:459.45pm GMT21:45
Angelique ChrisafisAngelique Chrisafis
My colleague Angelique Chrisafis reports from the French capital:My colleague Angelique Chrisafis reports from the French capital:
Paris has been hit by a series of explosions and shootings tonight, killing at least 18 people.Paris has been hit by a series of explosions and shootings tonight, killing at least 18 people.
Police officials confirmed that there had been a shootout at a Paris restaurant in the 10th arrondissement amid busy Friday night bars and cafés. Then another shootout took place near the Bataclan concert venue in the nearby 11th arrondissment. Hostages have been taken at the Bataclan, police confirmed to AFP.Police officials confirmed that there had been a shootout at a Paris restaurant in the 10th arrondissement amid busy Friday night bars and cafés. Then another shootout took place near the Bataclan concert venue in the nearby 11th arrondissment. Hostages have been taken at the Bataclan, police confirmed to AFP.
At around the same time, there was a series of explosions outside the Stade de France, north of Paris, during a France-Germany friendly football match. The French president François Hollande was at the match and was evacuated from the stadium to the French interior ministry for a crisis meeting.At around the same time, there was a series of explosions outside the Stade de France, north of Paris, during a France-Germany friendly football match. The French president François Hollande was at the match and was evacuated from the stadium to the French interior ministry for a crisis meeting.
A police official confirmed to Associated Press that there had been one explosion in a bar near the stadium.A police official confirmed to Associated Press that there had been one explosion in a bar near the stadium.
Updated at 9.52pm GMTUpdated at 9.52pm GMT
9.34pm GMT21:349.34pm GMT21:34
The French paper Libération reports that several people were killed in one shooting in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, an area to the north of the city. Its reporter on the scene says that there were at least two shooters, who may have opened fire in a bar, before fleeing.The French paper Libération reports that several people were killed in one shooting in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, an area to the north of the city. Its reporter on the scene says that there were at least two shooters, who may have opened fire in a bar, before fleeing.
The paper reports that a second shooting took place at the Bataclan, a popular music venue about 15 minutes’ walk to the south.The paper reports that a second shooting took place at the Bataclan, a popular music venue about 15 minutes’ walk to the south.
The 10th includes the city’s main train stations: the Gare du Nord and the Gare de l’Est. The paper reports that the shootings there took place to the east of those stations, on the opposite side of the Canal Saint Martin, near Rue Bichat.The 10th includes the city’s main train stations: the Gare du Nord and the Gare de l’Est. The paper reports that the shootings there took place to the east of those stations, on the opposite side of the Canal Saint Martin, near Rue Bichat.
Libération adds that, almost simultaneously, three explosions were heard near Stade de France and the French president François Hollande has left.Libération adds that, almost simultaneously, three explosions were heard near Stade de France and the French president François Hollande has left.
It is not yet known if the incidents are linked.It is not yet known if the incidents are linked.
Updated at 9.40pm GMTUpdated at 9.40pm GMT
9.23pm GMT21:239.23pm GMT21:23
The Associated Press reports that a shootout has taken place in a restaurant in Paris with fatalities reported.The Associated Press reports that a shootout has taken place in a restaurant in Paris with fatalities reported.
First pictures of the #Paris shootout. Reports gun fire is still being heard. + Explosion heard at Stade de #France pic.twitter.com/llhXIDZ8KBFirst pictures of the #Paris shootout. Reports gun fire is still being heard. + Explosion heard at Stade de #France pic.twitter.com/llhXIDZ8KB
Separately, the agency reports that there has been an explosion in a bar near the Stade de France - to the north of the city. It is unclear whether anyone was hurt in that incident. The French football team are playing Germany at the stadium this evening.Separately, the agency reports that there has been an explosion in a bar near the Stade de France - to the north of the city. It is unclear whether anyone was hurt in that incident. The French football team are playing Germany at the stadium this evening.
Updated at 9.28pm GMTUpdated at 9.28pm GMT