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Paris attacks: Islamic State claims responsibility and blames France – live Paris attacks: Islamic State says killings were response to Syria strikes – live
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12.06pm GMT12:06
German media are reporting that a man was arrested in Bavaria last week with machine guns and explosives, claiming it was linked to the attack in Paris, although there is no police confirmation of this.
This is the report from AFP:
A man arrested in southern Germany last week, who had weapons including machine guns and explosives in his car, was “likely linked to attackers in Paris”, German media reported on Saturday.
Police in the southern region of Bavaria confirmed the arrest on 5 November during a routine check on a motorway, saying “many machine guns, revolvers and explosives” were found in the vehicle of the suspect.
However, the police spokesman would not confirm the link with Friday’s attacks in Paris that left more than 120 people dead. “I cannot tell you what he was planning to do with the weapons,” he added.
Focus Online reported that the man was from Montenegro and that he has refused to speak in prison and not hired a lawyer to defend his case.
Updated at 12.08pm GMT
12.03pm GMT12:03
Jason Burke
Jason Burke, the Guardian’s expert on Islamic State militancy, says he believes the claim of responsibility to be credible.
The claim from the Islamic State appears genuine. According to SITE, a well-known and reliable private US-based firm specialised in tracking terrorist statements, it was preceded by a flurry of anti-French media messaging from known accounts and users linked to the IS.
The statement itself gives no details that might confirm its authenticity, but overall it seems convincing. It is written in the standard, sententious style of IS and other militant pronouncements and is framed by a worldview that has become wearily familiar over recent years.
Paris is the “capital of prostitution and obscenity, the carrier of the banner of the Cross in Europe” while its attackers were “a faithful group of the soldiers of the Caliphate”.
The statement is thick with the group’s twisted view of history – the crusades, politics – the French intervention in Syria and a puritanical disgust for western civilisation. A concert on a friday night is thus “a profligate prostitution party”.
There is no mention of the killing of “jihadi john”, the British serial killer with the IS, last week, which would indicate that the idea that the Paris attacks were retaliation is misplaced.
There are also no demands, as such, just a tirade and threat of more violence: “This attack is the first of the storm and a warning to those who wish to learn.”
The group will now be keen to follow through on those threats. One thing that is lacking is any call for local Muslims within France or Europe to launch attacks themselves. That previous strategy appears to have been entirely abandoned.
12.01pm GMT12:01
Lunchtime summary - what we know so far
11.52am GMT11:52
Islamic State’s official statement claiming responsibility for the attacks seems to have a key mistake: it mentions attacks in the 10th, 11th and the 18th district.
There was no attack in the 18th district. The Stade de France is in the area of Saint-Denis. It is possible the group has mixed these places up, although it does mention that attack earlier in the sentence.
Updated at 11.54am GMT
11.47am GMT11:47
The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has spoken of the close bond between the UK capital and Paris, which he called London’s “sister city”.
I have written this morning to Mayor Hidalgo to convey the sense of shock and grief of millions of Londoners at the tragic events in Paris. Our thoughts today are with the victims and their families and with the whole French people.
We regard Paris as our sister city, a place for which we have deep reserves of love and admiration and respect. We are two capitals united in our values - democratic freedom, openness and tolerance.
The people who launched the attacks last night have no such values. They wish to undermine the things we hold most precious. They want to set neighbour against neighbour. They want to spread fear.
They will not succeed. As president Hollande has rightly said, they must and will be defeated. We stand ready in London to do everything in our power - to do whatever it takes - to assist in a struggle that embraces us all.
Union Jack lowered to half mast at 10 Downing Street in solidarity with France for victims of Paris terror attacks pic.twitter.com/UIdnfo98RS
Updated at 11.53am GMT
11.44am GMT11:44
Vanessa Thorpe
As the horror of the terror attacks emerged on Friday night, residents of eastern Paris used social media not just to hear news and express emotion, but to offer help.
The hashtag #PorteOuverte, or “open door”, was quickly up and running, with residents in the affected areas offering shelter to anyone who had been cleared from the streets and had nowhere to wait.
Some just posted their addresses, while others asked Twitter users to contact them:
Hey tourists in #Paris if you need help or some place to sleep around Jussieu 5th arrondissement, my door is open. #PorteOuverte #OpenDoor
#porteouverte send me a message for a safe place in canal Saint Martin. Please be safe
Another urged concerned Parisians to be practical as news unfolded:
Tweet safe places, not your thoughts on the matter. A shelter will help, prayers later. #PorteOuverte pic.twitter.com/ZQFY9FxPyY
The adhoc system seemed to work: “My friends are safe, in a random woman’s home. She’s making them dinner, & preparing beds. Blessed. #PorteOuverte”, posted one relieved woman.
Soon the hashtag was trending globally alongside #PriezPourParis, #Solidarite and simply the word #Paris.
Facebook was soon offering some comfort by marking all friends in Paris locations “safe” as they checked into their pages.
Glad to know my friends are safe; thank you, social media. All my love to Paris. #solidarite pic.twitter.com/hpZ164OnNf
Twitter was also being scanned by those watching for extremist reaction or clues to the perpetrators.
On Friday night, Aymenn J al-Tamimi ‏(@ajaltamimi) noted:
That's a new one...al-Nusra al-Maqdisia referring to the Eiffel Tower as the 'Tower of Satan': #Parisattacks pic.twitter.com/Lq8kPQOAKm
On Saturday morning Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign Twitter account posted a picture of an illuminated Eiffel Tower next to the words of Martin Luther King:
Absolute #solidarité with the people of Paris. Thoughts r with families who will be suffering so badly this morning. pic.twitter.com/dXQc86I3Z9
Others on Twitter were calling on fellow users to pay tribute to the lost lives.
Do something those poor, poor kids would have been doing this morning. #paris #solidarite
The British broadcaster Rufus Hound responded this morning with a call for a peaceful response.
We can't fight hate with hate. However hard, to defeat these monsters, we must love one another. #solidarité #humanité #fraternité
Updated at 11.52am GMT
11.32am GMT11:3211.32am GMT11:32
Emma Graham-Harrison This morning in Paris, locals put up a homemade poster saying “I am human” at the base of the Marianne statue, the symbol of the French republic, in Place de la République.
This morning in Paris, locals put up a homemade poster saying “I am human” near the site of most of the attacks, in Place de la Republic at the base of the Marianne statue. “We aren’t activists, just Parisians,” they told the Guardian’s Emma Graham-Harrison.
“We aren’t activists they say, just Parisians,” they said. Updated at 11.46am GMT
11.26am GMT11:2611.26am GMT11:26
The Belgian prime minister, Charles Michel, has urged his citizens to avoid going to Paris unless “strictly necessary”. He added that security will be stepped up at public events in Belgium.The Belgian prime minister, Charles Michel, has urged his citizens to avoid going to Paris unless “strictly necessary”. He added that security will be stepped up at public events in Belgium.
Nous demandons aux concitoyens d'éviter d'aller à Paris si ce n'est pas indispensable. Les contrôles seront renforcés ds événements publicsNous demandons aux concitoyens d'éviter d'aller à Paris si ce n'est pas indispensable. Les contrôles seront renforcés ds événements publics
Updated at 11.30am GMTUpdated at 11.30am GMT
11.14am GMT11:1411.14am GMT11:14
Charlie Winter, senior researcher at the Quilliam Foundation, points out that the statement does not give conclusive proof the attacks were co-ordinated by Islamic State, or just inspired by the group’s exhortations to followers.Charlie Winter, senior researcher at the Quilliam Foundation, points out that the statement does not give conclusive proof the attacks were co-ordinated by Islamic State, or just inspired by the group’s exhortations to followers.
No new information and no names in #IS claim, so difficult to know if *inspired* or *directed*.No new information and no names in #IS claim, so difficult to know if *inspired* or *directed*.
11.11am GMT11:1111.11am GMT11:11
Islamic State says France is its key target: Islamic State says the attack on France is “the start of a storm” and the country is its key target:
...having dared insult our prophet, having bragged about fighting Islam in France and striking Muslims in the Caliphate with their planes, which have not helped them in any way in the ill-smelling streets of Paris....having dared insult our prophet, having bragged about fighting Islam in France and striking Muslims in the Caliphate with their planes, which have not helped them in any way in the ill-smelling streets of Paris.
This attack is just the start of a storm and a warning for those who wish to draw lessons.This attack is just the start of a storm and a warning for those who wish to draw lessons.
Updated at 11.25am GMT Updated at 11.37am GMT
11.09am GMT11:0911.09am GMT11:09
The statement from Islamic State goes on to call the attacks a response to insults directed at the prophet Muhammad, as well as airstrikes by France on Islamic State-held territory.The statement from Islamic State goes on to call the attacks a response to insults directed at the prophet Muhammad, as well as airstrikes by France on Islamic State-held territory.
Updated at 11.16am GMTUpdated at 11.16am GMT
11.07am GMT11:0711.07am GMT11:07
In the statement, released in French, Islamic State said “soldiers of Caliphate” had targeted “the capital of abomination and perversion”.In the statement, released in French, Islamic State said “soldiers of Caliphate” had targeted “the capital of abomination and perversion”.
It continues:It continues:
Eight brothers carrying explosive belts and guns targeted areas in the heart of the French capital that were specifically chosen in advance: the Stade de France during a match against Germany which that imbecile François Hollande was attending; the Bataclan where hundreds of idolaters were together in a party of perversity as well as other targets in the 10th, 11th and 18th arrondissementEight brothers carrying explosive belts and guns targeted areas in the heart of the French capital that were specifically chosen in advance: the Stade de France during a match against Germany which that imbecile François Hollande was attending; the Bataclan where hundreds of idolaters were together in a party of perversity as well as other targets in the 10th, 11th and 18th arrondissement
France and those who follow its path must know that they remain the principal targets of the Islamic State.France and those who follow its path must know that they remain the principal targets of the Islamic State.
Updated at 11.24am GMTUpdated at 11.24am GMT
10.57am GMT10:5710.57am GMT10:57
Islamic State claims responsibility for Paris attacksIslamic State claims responsibility for Paris attacks
In an official statement, the group said France was its “top target”. It says it carefully studied the locations for the attacks, which were carried out by fighters wearing suicide belts and carrying machine guns.In an official statement, the group said France was its “top target”. It says it carefully studied the locations for the attacks, which were carried out by fighters wearing suicide belts and carrying machine guns.
Here’s the statement in French; we’ll have a full version in English up shortly.Here’s the statement in French; we’ll have a full version in English up shortly.
l'#EI revendique les attaques de Paris pic.twitter.com/Dmcyno2b4Al'#EI revendique les attaques de Paris pic.twitter.com/Dmcyno2b4A
Updated at 11.12am GMTUpdated at 11.12am GMT
10.55am GMT10:5510.55am GMT10:55
Gatwick airport’s north terminal has been evacuated. Sussex police said the evacuation was a precaution because of a suspect package.Gatwick airport’s north terminal has been evacuated. Sussex police said the evacuation was a precaution because of a suspect package.
BREAKING: #Gatwick #airport evacuated. Emergency services on high alert. Heightened security after #ParisAttacks. pic.twitter.com/q3SGpuh9JCBREAKING: #Gatwick #airport evacuated. Emergency services on high alert. Heightened security after #ParisAttacks. pic.twitter.com/q3SGpuh9JC
ALERT North terminal at London Gatwick evacuated https://t.co/GlAdQUVvNe pic.twitter.com/O9TgkZXcJFALERT North terminal at London Gatwick evacuated https://t.co/GlAdQUVvNe pic.twitter.com/O9TgkZXcJF
#gatwick_airport North Terminal evacuation in the rain pic.twitter.com/8aeeP8VWJF#gatwick_airport North Terminal evacuation in the rain pic.twitter.com/8aeeP8VWJF
Updated at 11.11am GMTUpdated at 11.11am GMT
10.50am GMT10:5010.50am GMT10:50
These are the full remarks from President Hollande, when he addressed the nation earlier from the Élysée Palace.These are the full remarks from President Hollande, when he addressed the nation earlier from the Élysée Palace.
What happened yesterday in Paris and in Saint Denis is an act of war and this country needs to make the right decisions to fight this war. This act committed by the terrorist army, Islamic State, is against who we are, against a free country that speaks to the whole world.What happened yesterday in Paris and in Saint Denis is an act of war and this country needs to make the right decisions to fight this war. This act committed by the terrorist army, Islamic State, is against who we are, against a free country that speaks to the whole world.
It is an act of war prepared and planned outside, with outside involvement which this investigation will seek to establish. It is an act of absolute barbarism. France will be ruthless in its response to Islamic State.It is an act of war prepared and planned outside, with outside involvement which this investigation will seek to establish. It is an act of absolute barbarism. France will be ruthless in its response to Islamic State.
At this painful and serious time, which is such a decisive one for our country, I call for unity, for a collective spirit and for cool heads. I will address Parliament at Versailles on Monday.At this painful and serious time, which is such a decisive one for our country, I call for unity, for a collective spirit and for cool heads. I will address Parliament at Versailles on Monday.
France is strong, and even if she is wounded, she will rise once again. Even if we are in grief, nothing will destroy her.France is strong, and even if she is wounded, she will rise once again. Even if we are in grief, nothing will destroy her.
France is strong, valiant and will defeat this barbarism. History reminds us of this and the strength we today bear to come together convinces us of this.France is strong, valiant and will defeat this barbarism. History reminds us of this and the strength we today bear to come together convinces us of this.
My compatriots, what we defend is our homeland and much more than that, it is our own values of humanity and France will bear its responsibilities.My compatriots, what we defend is our homeland and much more than that, it is our own values of humanity and France will bear its responsibilities.
Updated at 11.02am GMTUpdated at 11.02am GMT
10.42am GMT10:4210.42am GMT10:42
Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French president, has been speaking to the media.Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French president, has been speaking to the media.
We need to understand how such attacks are possible and grasp the consequences. Our foreign policy must reflect the fact that we are at war. Our internal security policy as well. We need be able to adapt to ensure the security of France.We need to understand how such attacks are possible and grasp the consequences. Our foreign policy must reflect the fact that we are at war. Our internal security policy as well. We need be able to adapt to ensure the security of France.
Sarkozy said his party would support the “drastic strengthening of security measures to protect the lives of our compatriots”.Sarkozy said his party would support the “drastic strengthening of security measures to protect the lives of our compatriots”.
Our nation must be united. Our history is full of hardship, we always knew how to overcome it, we will overcome this one with composure, determination and strength.Our nation must be united. Our history is full of hardship, we always knew how to overcome it, we will overcome this one with composure, determination and strength.
Updated at 10.46am GMTUpdated at 10.46am GMT
10.29am GMT10:2910.29am GMT10:29
French police have tweeted that there is a ban on public demonstrations in the postcode areas 92, 93, 94 in Île-de-France. They are the districts surrounding Paris - Seine Saint-Denis, Hauts de Seine and Val de Marne.French police have tweeted that there is a ban on public demonstrations in the postcode areas 92, 93, 94 in Île-de-France. They are the districts surrounding Paris - Seine Saint-Denis, Hauts de Seine and Val de Marne.
Arrêté portant interdiction des manifestations sur la voie publique à Paris et dans les départements 92 93, 94. https://t.co/e4jSCgHtCbArrêté portant interdiction des manifestations sur la voie publique à Paris et dans les départements 92 93, 94. https://t.co/e4jSCgHtCb
Demonstrations are also banned in central Paris until Thursday.Demonstrations are also banned in central Paris until Thursday.
Updated at 10.35am GMTUpdated at 10.35am GMT
10.17am GMT10:1710.17am GMT10:17
Syria’s Bashar al-Assad is the latest to condemn Friday’s attacks in Paris.Syria’s Bashar al-Assad is the latest to condemn Friday’s attacks in Paris.
He told Lebanese TV station al Mayadeen:He told Lebanese TV station al Mayadeen:
What France suffered from savage terror is what the Syrian people have been enduring for over five years.What France suffered from savage terror is what the Syrian people have been enduring for over five years.
Updated at 10.37am GMTUpdated at 10.37am GMT
10.05am GMT10:0510.05am GMT10:05
A junior doctor has tweeted what appears to be a request for other medical staff to offer assistance in a number of hospitals around Paris.A junior doctor has tweeted what appears to be a request for other medical staff to offer assistance in a number of hospitals around Paris.
“Present yourself to your nearest hospital and help in any way you can. If you are not needed at your local hospital, the following hospitals are in need of help: Bichat, Pitié Salpêtrière, HEGP, Lariboisière.”“Present yourself to your nearest hospital and help in any way you can. If you are not needed at your local hospital, the following hospitals are in need of help: Bichat, Pitié Salpêtrière, HEGP, Lariboisière.”
Vous êtes internes des hôpitaux de Paris ? Des besoins accrus à la Pitié Salpêtrière, Bichat, HEGP, Lariboisière. pic.twitter.com/c1o5PiFnujVous êtes internes des hôpitaux de Paris ? Des besoins accrus à la Pitié Salpêtrière, Bichat, HEGP, Lariboisière. pic.twitter.com/c1o5PiFnuj
10.01am GMT10:0110.01am GMT10:01
Hollande blames attack on Islamic StateHollande blames attack on Islamic State
The French president has made an impassioned statement after the emergency security meeting this morning, where he blamed the attack on Islamic State.The French president has made an impassioned statement after the emergency security meeting this morning, where he blamed the attack on Islamic State.
Hollande said 127 people were killed in the attacks, which he described as an “act of war”. He said the attacks were coordinated, planned and organised from abroad with assistance from inside France.Hollande said 127 people were killed in the attacks, which he described as an “act of war”. He said the attacks were coordinated, planned and organised from abroad with assistance from inside France.
“I pay homage to the country’s defenders who fought the terrorists yesterday,” he said. “Everyone has given their utmost and will be putting in their best efforts in the day to come.”“I pay homage to the country’s defenders who fought the terrorists yesterday,” he said. “Everyone has given their utmost and will be putting in their best efforts in the day to come.”
He called the attack “cowardly’ and said every measure would be taken to fight “the terrorist menace.”He called the attack “cowardly’ and said every measure would be taken to fight “the terrorist menace.”
“In this most serious and uncertain time, I call for unity and courage,” he said, adding that he would address the French parliament on Monday.“In this most serious and uncertain time, I call for unity and courage,” he said, adding that he would address the French parliament on Monday.
“Even if France is wounded, she will rise,” he said.“Even if France is wounded, she will rise,” he said.
The country will observe three days of mourning.The country will observe three days of mourning.
Updated at 11.18am GMTUpdated at 11.18am GMT
9.54am GMT09:549.54am GMT09:54
There are queues at French hospitals of people donating blood, according to French journalist Grégory Dominé. He said medical officials have asked for people to space out donations, over the weekend and throughout next week.There are queues at French hospitals of people donating blood, according to French journalist Grégory Dominé. He said medical officials have asked for people to space out donations, over the weekend and throughout next week.
#Paris: people queue in hospitals to donate blood pic.twitter.com/4fyELppHSQ#Paris: people queue in hospitals to donate blood pic.twitter.com/4fyELppHSQ
Bernard Jomier, the deputy mayor of Paris who has the health brief, said there is no need for anyone to go to hospital to donate blood today and no more people should go to hospital.Bernard Jomier, the deputy mayor of Paris who has the health brief, said there is no need for anyone to go to hospital to donate blood today and no more people should go to hospital.
Pas de besoin en sang. Merci de ne pas vous rendre dans les hôpitaux.Pas de besoin en sang. Merci de ne pas vous rendre dans les hôpitaux.
Updated at 10.07am GMTUpdated at 10.07am GMT
9.44am GMT09:449.44am GMT09:44
French journalist Agnes Poirier has compiled this timeline from French police, which emphasises just how close to each other the attacks were.French journalist Agnes Poirier has compiled this timeline from French police, which emphasises just how close to each other the attacks were.
The timeline of yesterday's seven attacks in #Paris according to police source of @leJDD pic.twitter.com/mosZbJqjDLThe timeline of yesterday's seven attacks in #Paris according to police source of @leJDD pic.twitter.com/mosZbJqjDL
Updated at 11.03am GMTUpdated at 11.03am GMT
9.42am GMT09:429.42am GMT09:42
Islamic State releases undated video of militant threatening FranceIslamic State releases undated video of militant threatening France
The Islamic State group has released a undated video where a militant is heard saying France “will not live in peace as long as bombing continues”.The Islamic State group has released a undated video where a militant is heard saying France “will not live in peace as long as bombing continues”.
Crucially, we do not know when the video was recorded, it does not mention specifics, and we’re treating claims of responsibility, made early this morning, with extreme caution.Crucially, we do not know when the video was recorded, it does not mention specifics, and we’re treating claims of responsibility, made early this morning, with extreme caution.
The video was released through the group’s propaganda arm, the Al-Hayat Media Centre. It shows a bearded fighter, speaking in Arabic, calling on on French Muslims to carry out attacks in France if they are unable to travel to Syria themselves.The video was released through the group’s propaganda arm, the Al-Hayat Media Centre. It shows a bearded fighter, speaking in Arabic, calling on on French Muslims to carry out attacks in France if they are unable to travel to Syria themselves.
“As long as you keep bombing you will not live in peace. You will even fear traveling to the market,” he says, according to a Reuters translation.“As long as you keep bombing you will not live in peace. You will even fear traveling to the market,” he says, according to a Reuters translation.
Updated at 10.18am GMTUpdated at 10.18am GMT
9.36am GMT09:369.36am GMT09:36
We sill do not know the identities or nationalities of the attackers involved in the Friday night attacks, though authorities say eight died, seven of them detonating suicide bombs and the final perpetrator shot by police.We sill do not know the identities or nationalities of the attackers involved in the Friday night attacks, though authorities say eight died, seven of them detonating suicide bombs and the final perpetrator shot by police.
Prosecutor’s office spokeswoman Agnes Thibault-Lecuivre has told AP police have not ruled out the possibility that accomplices may still be at large and that is the focus of the investigation now.Prosecutor’s office spokeswoman Agnes Thibault-Lecuivre has told AP police have not ruled out the possibility that accomplices may still be at large and that is the focus of the investigation now.
Britain is hold its own emergency meeting of the COBRA intelligence committee, called by prime minster David Cameron.Britain is hold its own emergency meeting of the COBRA intelligence committee, called by prime minster David Cameron.
Updated at 9.38am GMTUpdated at 9.38am GMT
9.27am GMT09:279.27am GMT09:27
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has been speaking to reporters in Vienna ahead of the Syria peace talks.French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has been speaking to reporters in Vienna ahead of the Syria peace talks.
“One of the objectives of the Vienna meeting is to see concretely how we can strengthen the international fight against Daesh,” Fabius said, using the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State.“One of the objectives of the Vienna meeting is to see concretely how we can strengthen the international fight against Daesh,” Fabius said, using the Arabic acronym for the Islamic State.
9.26am GMT09:269.26am GMT09:26
Paris residents wanting to donate blood can find locations on the Don du Sang Paris app, according to a tweet from the organisation.Paris residents wanting to donate blood can find locations on the Don du Sang Paris app, according to a tweet from the organisation.
@Bobbyfrasier Sur notre appli Android la carte des collectes proches de Meudon voir aussi https://t.co/eCn03Q2xdm pic.twitter.com/fKxYIbU2XH@Bobbyfrasier Sur notre appli Android la carte des collectes proches de Meudon voir aussi https://t.co/eCn03Q2xdm pic.twitter.com/fKxYIbU2XH
9.22am GMT09:229.22am GMT09:22
A man who escaped serious injury during an explosion during a series of terror attacks across Paris explains in this video how his mobile phone saved him from being hit in the head by flying shrapnel.A man who escaped serious injury during an explosion during a series of terror attacks across Paris explains in this video how his mobile phone saved him from being hit in the head by flying shrapnel.
The man was just hanging up his now shattered phone outside of the Stade de France when the bomb went off but was hit by shrapnel in both the abdomen and foot.The man was just hanging up his now shattered phone outside of the Stade de France when the bomb went off but was hit by shrapnel in both the abdomen and foot.
9.19am GMT09:199.19am GMT09:19
Emma Graham-HarrisonEmma Graham-Harrison
The Guardian’s Emma Graham-Harrison has arrived in Paris and has an update on the travel situation.The Guardian’s Emma Graham-Harrison has arrived in Paris and has an update on the travel situation.
The metro is running normally from the Gare du Nord but 11 stations are closed around the Bataclan theatre, the area where most of the attacks took place, a security guard at the station said.The metro is running normally from the Gare du Nord but 11 stations are closed around the Bataclan theatre, the area where most of the attacks took place, a security guard at the station said.
The commuter RER lines were running but with bad delays on some lines.The commuter RER lines were running but with bad delays on some lines.
The Guardian’s journalists currently in Paris are Angelique Chrisafis, Luke Harding, Kim Willsher, Jon Henley and Emma Graham-Harrison. The Observer’s reporter in Paris is Tracy McVeigh.The Guardian’s journalists currently in Paris are Angelique Chrisafis, Luke Harding, Kim Willsher, Jon Henley and Emma Graham-Harrison. The Observer’s reporter in Paris is Tracy McVeigh.
Updated at 10.15am GMTUpdated at 10.15am GMT
9.16am GMT09:169.16am GMT09:16
Kevin RawlinsonKevin Rawlinson
According to the French newspaper Libération, the archbishop of Paris has called for “restraint” in the wake of the “barbarism” of Friday night’s attacks.According to the French newspaper Libération, the archbishop of Paris has called for “restraint” in the wake of the “barbarism” of Friday night’s attacks.
Libé reports that cardinal André Vingt-Trois is to give a mass at Notre Dame.Libé reports that cardinal André Vingt-Trois is to give a mass at Notre Dame.
He said: “Our city of Paris - and our country - were hit last night with particular savagery and intensity.” He added that the restraint, temperance and the self control that France has shown thus far will be borne out in the coming weeks, so that no one will descend into hatred or panic.He said: “Our city of Paris - and our country - were hit last night with particular savagery and intensity.” He added that the restraint, temperance and the self control that France has shown thus far will be borne out in the coming weeks, so that no one will descend into hatred or panic.
Updated at 9.23am GMTUpdated at 9.23am GMT
9.14am GMT09:149.14am GMT09:14
Tracy McVeighTracy McVeigh
The Guardian’s Tracy McVeigh has been at Eurostar’s London terminal before travelling to Paris, speaking to staff and passengers.The Guardian’s Tracy McVeigh has been at Eurostar’s London terminal before travelling to Paris, speaking to staff and passengers.
Eurostar said they have “many” cancellations this morning on their train’s between London and Paris.Eurostar said they have “many” cancellations this morning on their train’s between London and Paris.
They have been offering exchanges to people unwilling to travel to the French capital in wake of the attacks.They have been offering exchanges to people unwilling to travel to the French capital in wake of the attacks.
Michael McDonald, an electrician from west London was at London St Pancras station changing in his ticket.Michael McDonald, an electrician from west London was at London St Pancras station changing in his ticket.
“My wife and I were going for her birthday but she won’t go now,” he said. “One more place people are too scared to go to in the world, it’s a terrible thing.”“My wife and I were going for her birthday but she won’t go now,” he said. “One more place people are too scared to go to in the world, it’s a terrible thing.”
Updated at 10.14am GMTUpdated at 10.14am GMT
9.12am GMT09:129.12am GMT09:12
Disneyland Paris, one of Europe’s leading tourist attractions, has closed today in a highly unusual move.Disneyland Paris, one of Europe’s leading tourist attractions, has closed today in a highly unusual move.
The theme park said in a statement that it decided not to open Saturday “in light of the recent tragic events in France and in support of our community and the victims of these horrendous attacks.”The theme park said in a statement that it decided not to open Saturday “in light of the recent tragic events in France and in support of our community and the victims of these horrendous attacks.”
9.09am GMT09:099.09am GMT09:09
French soldiers are patrolling Paris streets this morning, as well as a heavy police presence outside the sites of the attacks.French soldiers are patrolling Paris streets this morning, as well as a heavy police presence outside the sites of the attacks.
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Shiv MalikShiv Malik
The Guardian’s Shiv Malik has been looking at which group is likely to be behind the well co-ordinated attack.The Guardian’s Shiv Malik has been looking at which group is likely to be behind the well co-ordinated attack.
We are still not clear as to whether this was ISIS, Al Qaeda or possibly (but on balance unlikely) - a third party.We are still not clear as to whether this was ISIS, Al Qaeda or possibly (but on balance unlikely) - a third party.
If this is Al Qaeda, we should note that given that they, not ISIS, were responsible for the singular attack on Charlie Hebdo magazine’s offices, their reach and resource in France is frighteningly very wide.If this is Al Qaeda, we should note that given that they, not ISIS, were responsible for the singular attack on Charlie Hebdo magazine’s offices, their reach and resource in France is frighteningly very wide.
Again if it is Al Qaeda, we have to note that they are fighting an internecine war with ISIS.Again if it is Al Qaeda, we have to note that they are fighting an internecine war with ISIS.
Attacks like these are how Al Qaeda capture funding from and remain relevant to their, somewhat dwindling, supporters around the world. Attacks like these also achieve one of their main aims of dividing Western Muslim communities from the rest of Western society.Attacks like these are how Al Qaeda capture funding from and remain relevant to their, somewhat dwindling, supporters around the world. Attacks like these also achieve one of their main aims of dividing Western Muslim communities from the rest of Western society.
One fear is that a so called lone wolf actor with ISIS allegiance might try to ‘jump on the bandwagon’ like Amedy Coulibaly during January’s terrorist attacks in ParisOne fear is that a so called lone wolf actor with ISIS allegiance might try to ‘jump on the bandwagon’ like Amedy Coulibaly during January’s terrorist attacks in Paris
If this is ISIS then this is a very worrying escalation in their capability in the West. This will have been the first time they have executed a large scale an extremely well planned attack in Europe. As analyst Shiraz Maher noted, this is the first time that since 7/7, ten years ago that suicide bombers have struck in Western Europe.If this is ISIS then this is a very worrying escalation in their capability in the West. This will have been the first time they have executed a large scale an extremely well planned attack in Europe. As analyst Shiraz Maher noted, this is the first time that since 7/7, ten years ago that suicide bombers have struck in Western Europe.
Tonight's suicide attacks in France are the first such attacks conducted in Europe since the 2005 attacks in london.Tonight's suicide attacks in France are the first such attacks conducted in Europe since the 2005 attacks in london.
Given past behaviour, and if it is them, they will in all likely claim responsibility via social media within a few days at most.Given past behaviour, and if it is them, they will in all likely claim responsibility via social media within a few days at most.
8.57am GMT08:578.57am GMT08:57
French prosecutors put death toll at 128, with 99 critically injuredFrench prosecutors put death toll at 128, with 99 critically injured
Reuters reports that French prosecutors have a provisional death toll of 128 people from the combined attacks, with 99 people in hospital in critical conditions.Reuters reports that French prosecutors have a provisional death toll of 128 people from the combined attacks, with 99 people in hospital in critical conditions.
8.49am GMT08:498.49am GMT08:49
World leaders, including many arriving in Vienna for Syria peace talks, have expressed horror at the attacks in Paris, including Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, who called the attacks “heinous”.World leaders, including many arriving in Vienna for Syria peace talks, have expressed horror at the attacks in Paris, including Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, who called the attacks “heinous”.
“I wanted to express our condolences to the government and people of France for the heinous terrorist attacks that took place yesterday which are in violation and contravention of all ethics, morals and religions,” Adel al-Jubeir told reporters in the Austrian capital.“I wanted to express our condolences to the government and people of France for the heinous terrorist attacks that took place yesterday which are in violation and contravention of all ethics, morals and religions,” Adel al-Jubeir told reporters in the Austrian capital.
“The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has long called for more intensified international efforts to combat the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and shapes.“The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has long called for more intensified international efforts to combat the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and shapes.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said it was inevitable the talks would be affected. “Those events which happened not far from here will absolutely cause adjustments in the agenda of today’s event,” she told reporters.Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said it was inevitable the talks would be affected. “Those events which happened not far from here will absolutely cause adjustments in the agenda of today’s event,” she told reporters.
Speaking from Moscow, Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev said Russia “shares the sadness and the pain of the French people,” he said. “Terrorist crimes are not and cannot be justified. The Paris tragedy requires of us all to unite in the fight against extremism, to bring a strong answer to terrorists’ actions.”Speaking from Moscow, Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev said Russia “shares the sadness and the pain of the French people,” he said. “Terrorist crimes are not and cannot be justified. The Paris tragedy requires of us all to unite in the fight against extremism, to bring a strong answer to terrorists’ actions.”
The Philippines has pledged “higher security” for world leaders meeting at an economic summit in Manila next week, where US President Barack Obama is set to join the leaders of China, Japan, Australia, Canada and 15 others at an annual Asia-Pacific Economic Conference summit.The Philippines has pledged “higher security” for world leaders meeting at an economic summit in Manila next week, where US President Barack Obama is set to join the leaders of China, Japan, Australia, Canada and 15 others at an annual Asia-Pacific Economic Conference summit.
“There is no credible threat registered at this time, but let us all be cooperative and vigilant,” President Benigno Aquino said in a statement.“There is no credible threat registered at this time, but let us all be cooperative and vigilant,” President Benigno Aquino said in a statement.
Across the world, landmarks have been lit red, white and blue, including New York’s World Trade Centre and the Sydney opera house.Across the world, landmarks have been lit red, white and blue, including New York’s World Trade Centre and the Sydney opera house.
The world is lighting up blue, white and red tonight, as we all continue to #PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/1eo0QCuhCOThe world is lighting up blue, white and red tonight, as we all continue to #PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/1eo0QCuhCO
In Sydney, New South Wales state Premier Mike Baird said he had also asked for a French flag to fly over the city’s famous harbour bridge.In Sydney, New South Wales state Premier Mike Baird said he had also asked for a French flag to fly over the city’s famous harbour bridge.
“Turns out, there isn’t one in the country that is big enough,” he wrote on Facebook. “So, if we can’t source one, we are going to make one.”“Turns out, there isn’t one in the country that is big enough,” he wrote on Facebook. “So, if we can’t source one, we are going to make one.”
“We mourn with you, and we stand with you, Paris,” he said.“We mourn with you, and we stand with you, Paris,” he said.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull had earlier said that protecting freedom was a global battle after the attacks left more than 120 people dead. He said it was a battle against those who seek to suppress freedom and seek to assert “some form of religious tyranny; a threat in the name of God but is truthfully the work of the devil”.Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull had earlier said that protecting freedom was a global battle after the attacks left more than 120 people dead. He said it was a battle against those who seek to suppress freedom and seek to assert “some form of religious tyranny; a threat in the name of God but is truthfully the work of the devil”.
“In France and Australia, all around the world, we stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of France and with all free peoples in the battle against terrorism,” Turnbull said in a statement.“In France and Australia, all around the world, we stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of France and with all free peoples in the battle against terrorism,” Turnbull said in a statement.
In Canada last night, members of the French-speaking community in Montreal gathered late Friday in a spontaneous show of support.In Canada last night, members of the French-speaking community in Montreal gathered late Friday in a spontaneous show of support.
About 500 people assembled under a light rain to honour the victims of the deadly Paris assaults, carrying signs that read “We will not retreat,” and “We will defend our values.”About 500 people assembled under a light rain to honour the victims of the deadly Paris assaults, carrying signs that read “We will not retreat,” and “We will defend our values.”
The crowd sang the Le Marseillaise and observed a moment of silence.The crowd sang the Le Marseillaise and observed a moment of silence.
Back in Europe, Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged support from Germany to hunt down the perpetrators of the Paris attacks.Back in Europe, Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged support from Germany to hunt down the perpetrators of the Paris attacks.
“The people in Paris are enduring a nightmare of violence, terror and fear,” Merkel said in Berlin this morning. “We, the German friends, we are feeling with them. We are crying with them.”“The people in Paris are enduring a nightmare of violence, terror and fear,” Merkel said in Berlin this morning. “We, the German friends, we are feeling with them. We are crying with them.”
“This attack on freedom is not only aimed against Paris. It’s aimed against us all,” Merkel said, adding that Europe would stand united to defend its values. We know that our free life is stronger than terror.”“This attack on freedom is not only aimed against Paris. It’s aimed against us all,” Merkel said, adding that Europe would stand united to defend its values. We know that our free life is stronger than terror.”
Updated at 8.53am GMTUpdated at 8.53am GMT
8.25am GMT08:258.25am GMT08:25
Le Monde journalist Daniel Psenny, whose apartment overlooks the emergency exit of the Bataclan has posted an extraordinary video, of people clambering out of windows to escape from the theatre – a scene he said reminded him of 9/11.Le Monde journalist Daniel Psenny, whose apartment overlooks the emergency exit of the Bataclan has posted an extraordinary video, of people clambering out of windows to escape from the theatre – a scene he said reminded him of 9/11.
The video is graphic and includes images of what appear to be dead bodies.The video is graphic and includes images of what appear to be dead bodies.
Psenny himself was shot in the arm as he attempted to help people shelter in his apartment, and is being treated at the Georges-Pompidou hospital.Psenny himself was shot in the arm as he attempted to help people shelter in his apartment, and is being treated at the Georges-Pompidou hospital.
Here’s a translation of his piece from Le Monde.Here’s a translation of his piece from Le Monde.
I was trying to do some work at home. The TV was on, playing a cop film starring Jean-Hugues Anglade. I heard a noise which sounded like firecrackers and initially I was convinced that it was in the film. But the noise was so loud, I went to the window. I live on the second floor and my apartment overlooks the emergency exit of the Bataclan.I was trying to do some work at home. The TV was on, playing a cop film starring Jean-Hugues Anglade. I heard a noise which sounded like firecrackers and initially I was convinced that it was in the film. But the noise was so loud, I went to the window. I live on the second floor and my apartment overlooks the emergency exit of the Bataclan.
Sometimes there are evacuations [in the past], but everyone was running out from all directions. I saw people on the floor, and blood... I understood then that it was something serious. I asked passersby what was happening. Everyone was running toward the Rue Amelot or the boulevard Voltaire.Sometimes there are evacuations [in the past], but everyone was running out from all directions. I saw people on the floor, and blood... I understood then that it was something serious. I asked passersby what was happening. Everyone was running toward the Rue Amelot or the boulevard Voltaire.
A woman was clinging to the window of the Bataclan, on the second floor. I thought of those images from September 11.A woman was clinging to the window of the Bataclan, on the second floor. I thought of those images from September 11.
So, I told myself I was going to open up to people, so they could come and take refuge. Therefore, I opened the door to my apartment. There was a man lying on the pavement and an another man whom I did not see again, he was shot as he was trying to take shelter in the lobby.So, I told myself I was going to open up to people, so they could come and take refuge. Therefore, I opened the door to my apartment. There was a man lying on the pavement and an another man whom I did not see again, he was shot as he was trying to take shelter in the lobby.
That’s the moment I took a bullet. I don’t remember much after that, I have a blank, but I remember feeling like a firecracker had exploded in my left arm and I saw that it was pissing blood. I think the shooter was at the window of the Bataclan. I went up to some neighbours on the fourth floor.That’s the moment I took a bullet. I don’t remember much after that, I have a blank, but I remember feeling like a firecracker had exploded in my left arm and I saw that it was pissing blood. I think the shooter was at the window of the Bataclan. I went up to some neighbours on the fourth floor.
The guy we did get in [to the apartment] was shot in the leg. He was an American. He vomited, he was cold and we thought he was going to die. We called the emergency services but they couldn’t get us out. I called a friend who is a doctor and she explained how to make a tourniquet with my shirt. We were stuck in the apartment until the police raid occurred and they came to find us.The guy we did get in [to the apartment] was shot in the leg. He was an American. He vomited, he was cold and we thought he was going to die. We called the emergency services but they couldn’t get us out. I called a friend who is a doctor and she explained how to make a tourniquet with my shirt. We were stuck in the apartment until the police raid occurred and they came to find us.
Updated at 8.52am GMTUpdated at 8.52am GMT
7.57am GMT07:577.57am GMT07:57
Police have reopened the perimeter around one of the attack sites, around Le Carillon and Le Petit Cambodge restaurant, in the 10th arrondissement, according to journalists at the scene.Police have reopened the perimeter around one of the attack sites, around Le Carillon and Le Petit Cambodge restaurant, in the 10th arrondissement, according to journalists at the scene.
Le périmètre vient juste de rouvrir au Carillon en face du #PetitCambodge pic.twitter.com/tVkWCabfJvLe périmètre vient juste de rouvrir au Carillon en face du #PetitCambodge pic.twitter.com/tVkWCabfJv
7.51am GMT07:517.51am GMT07:51
Jon HenleyJon Henley
The Guardian’s Jon Henley is on the Eurostar to Paris this morning.The Guardian’s Jon Henley is on the Eurostar to Paris this morning.
Sitting in a nearly deserted Eurostar departure lounge, Bob Gale, from Niagara Falls in Canada, said he and his wife - travelling with two friends to join a cruise along the river Seine starting on Sunday - said the group had not considered for one moment changing their plans.Sitting in a nearly deserted Eurostar departure lounge, Bob Gale, from Niagara Falls in Canada, said he and his wife - travelling with two friends to join a cruise along the river Seine starting on Sunday - said the group had not considered for one moment changing their plans.
“That’s the way the world is now,” he said. “And I’ve always felt that if you don’t go in circumstances like this you’re bowing down to the terrorists. The odds are on our side, you’d have to say.”“That’s the way the world is now,” he said. “And I’ve always felt that if you don’t go in circumstances like this you’re bowing down to the terrorists. The odds are on our side, you’d have to say.”
Paul and Ann Harrop had travelled down from Hull on Friday night and were on their way for a week’s visit to their daughter, who is spending a year studying in Toulouse in southwest France.Paul and Ann Harrop had travelled down from Hull on Friday night and were on their way for a week’s visit to their daughter, who is spending a year studying in Toulouse in southwest France.
“Of course we’re worried,” said Ann. “We were very worried last night. But our daughter would be upset if we called it off, and we want to be with her.”“Of course we’re worried,” said Ann. “We were very worried last night. But our daughter would be upset if we called it off, and we want to be with her.”
Paul said there was likely to be “more security, and fewer people travelling. So it might actually be almost safer to travel now.”Paul said there was likely to be “more security, and fewer people travelling. So it might actually be almost safer to travel now.”
Gwenaelle Courtin was accompanying a group of 22 pupils back to their school in La Loupe, near Chartres south of Paris.Gwenaelle Courtin was accompanying a group of 22 pupils back to their school in La Loupe, near Chartres south of Paris.
“We have to get them home,” she said. Certainly, yes, we felt safer here in London than we would have felt in France last night. It’s terrible; monstrous. But the children need to get back to their parents and we are only passing through Paris. I think it will be all right.”“We have to get them home,” she said. Certainly, yes, we felt safer here in London than we would have felt in France last night. It’s terrible; monstrous. But the children need to get back to their parents and we are only passing through Paris. I think it will be all right.”
Updated at 8.17am GMTUpdated at 8.17am GMT
7.39am GMT07:397.39am GMT07:39
Latest death tollLatest death toll
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
We still do not have precise figures for the numbers killed and wounded, as Paris authorities deal with the aftermath of what one official has described as “carnage”.We still do not have precise figures for the numbers killed and wounded, as Paris authorities deal with the aftermath of what one official has described as “carnage”.
Latest information says that at least 120 people are believed to have been killed in six separate attacks across the city.Latest information says that at least 120 people are believed to have been killed in six separate attacks across the city.
Two hundred people are injured, 80 seriously.Two hundred people are injured, 80 seriously.
At the Bataclan concert venue, 87 people have been reported dead.At the Bataclan concert venue, 87 people have been reported dead.
At the Stade de France, the Paris prosecutor François Molins said “some” were killed, possibly three. (It is not clear whether this include the attackers thought to have died here.)At the Stade de France, the Paris prosecutor François Molins said “some” were killed, possibly three. (It is not clear whether this include the attackers thought to have died here.)
At the shootings at the Rue de Charonne, 18 are dead.At the shootings at the Rue de Charonne, 18 are dead.
At Boulevard Voltaire, one person is dead.At Boulevard Voltaire, one person is dead.
At Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, five are dead.At Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, five are dead.
At Rue Alibert, 14 are dead and “many seriously injured”.At Rue Alibert, 14 are dead and “many seriously injured”.
The eight attackers are also dead, seven of them after detonating suicide belts.The eight attackers are also dead, seven of them after detonating suicide belts.
Police say they continue to hunt for any possible accomplices to the attacks. No one has yet claimed responsibility.Police say they continue to hunt for any possible accomplices to the attacks. No one has yet claimed responsibility.
I am now handing over this live blog to my colleague Jessica Elgot in London, who will continue with the latest coverage from this unfolding story. Our latest articles are here, along with a gallery of images from a tragic Friday night:I am now handing over this live blog to my colleague Jessica Elgot in London, who will continue with the latest coverage from this unfolding story. Our latest articles are here, along with a gallery of images from a tragic Friday night:
Related: Paris attacks: multiple shootings and explosions across capital – in picturesRelated: Paris attacks: multiple shootings and explosions across capital – in pictures
7.28am GMT07:287.28am GMT07:28
The Vatican has condemned the killings in Paris as “mad terrorist violence” and called for a decisive response to counter the spread of “homicidal hatred”.The Vatican has condemned the killings in Paris as “mad terrorist violence” and called for a decisive response to counter the spread of “homicidal hatred”.
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said in a statement:Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said in a statement:
We condemn [it] in the most radical way together with the pope and all those who love peace.We condemn [it] in the most radical way together with the pope and all those who love peace.
7.24am GMT07:247.24am GMT07:24
Luke HardingLuke Harding
My colleague Luke Harding is on his way to Paris and reports that France’s borders “remain very much open”:My colleague Luke Harding is on his way to Paris and reports that France’s borders “remain very much open”:
The Eurostar terminal was virtually deserted this morning, with few early morning passengers. There were police visible at the departure gate but not an obviously increased presence, with UK and French passport control checks as normal.The Eurostar terminal was virtually deserted this morning, with few early morning passengers. There were police visible at the departure gate but not an obviously increased presence, with UK and French passport control checks as normal.
The service was functioning normally, with the scheduled 6.18am departure leaving on time, and due to arrive in Paris Gare du Nord – not far from where the multiple shootings took place – at 9.47am local time.The service was functioning normally, with the scheduled 6.18am departure leaving on time, and due to arrive in Paris Gare du Nord – not far from where the multiple shootings took place – at 9.47am local time.
Most of those on board were journalists. The conductor assured one spooked English passenger that French regional train services out of Paris were running normally.Most of those on board were journalists. The conductor assured one spooked English passenger that French regional train services out of Paris were running normally.
France’s borders appear very much open this morning, despite last night’s carnage.France’s borders appear very much open this morning, despite last night’s carnage.
7.16am GMT07:167.16am GMT07:16
My colleague Caroline Bannock has spoken to Sumedh, who was with friends at the Stade de France. Here is his eyewitness account:My colleague Caroline Bannock has spoken to Sumedh, who was with friends at the Stade de France. Here is his eyewitness account:
I went to watch the game. In the middle of first half, there was an explosion. I thought that’s unusual, but then the second explosion happened and our seats were shaking – then I realised something bigger may be happening.I went to watch the game. In the middle of first half, there was an explosion. I thought that’s unusual, but then the second explosion happened and our seats were shaking – then I realised something bigger may be happening.
But still we didn’t do anything. I was with a bunch of friends and none of us were looking at our cell phones. Then towards the end of the match our friends started phoning.But still we didn’t do anything. I was with a bunch of friends and none of us were looking at our cell phones. Then towards the end of the match our friends started phoning.
The match went on to the 90th minute. By then you had the sense that everyone had the information about what was going on. Everyone was silent. You could cut the atmosphere with a knife. It was horrible.The match went on to the 90th minute. By then you had the sense that everyone had the information about what was going on. Everyone was silent. You could cut the atmosphere with a knife. It was horrible.
Some people started to leave but we thought it was safer to stay inside the stadium to begin with.Some people started to leave but we thought it was safer to stay inside the stadium to begin with.
But then we decided to leave. Outside there were no police at all. Just people panicking. There were rumours there was a shooter, people were running in all directions. This girl fell over in front of me.But then we decided to leave. Outside there were no police at all. Just people panicking. There were rumours there was a shooter, people were running in all directions. This girl fell over in front of me.
A few hundred of us ran back inside the stadium. We waited for a while then left again.A few hundred of us ran back inside the stadium. We waited for a while then left again.
When we got to the main street, there were lots of paramilitary police; it was really well managed then. We went to the Gare de Saint-Denis to take the train back to my home on the Rue de Charonne.When we got to the main street, there were lots of paramilitary police; it was really well managed then. We went to the Gare de Saint-Denis to take the train back to my home on the Rue de Charonne.
Then I got a call from my girlfriend, she’d been trying to reach me for ages. She told me not to go home – there were shootings in the Rue de Charonne. It was horrific.Then I got a call from my girlfriend, she’d been trying to reach me for ages. She told me not to go home – there were shootings in the Rue de Charonne. It was horrific.
So I went back to the east of Paris with my friend. I’m OK now but it’s so awful what’s happening near my home. It’s completely shocking. I’m shaking.So I went back to the east of Paris with my friend. I’m OK now but it’s so awful what’s happening near my home. It’s completely shocking. I’m shaking.
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Updated at 7.27am GMTUpdated at 7.27am GMT
6.58am GMT06:586.58am GMT06:58
What we know so farWhat we know so far
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
We are going to lead a war which will be pitiless. Because when terrorists are capable of committing such atrocities they must be certain that they are facing a determined France, a united France, a France that is together and does not let itself be moved, even if today we express infinite sorrow.We are going to lead a war which will be pitiless. Because when terrorists are capable of committing such atrocities they must be certain that they are facing a determined France, a united France, a France that is together and does not let itself be moved, even if today we express infinite sorrow.
6.49am GMT06:496.49am GMT06:49
Where the attacks took placeWhere the attacks took place
The attacks were launched in six separate locations across the city – five in the 10th and 11th arrondissements, and one close to the Stade de France, in the north of the city, where president François Hollande was attending a football match between the French and German teams.The attacks were launched in six separate locations across the city – five in the 10th and 11th arrondissements, and one close to the Stade de France, in the north of the city, where president François Hollande was attending a football match between the French and German teams.
Here is what we know about the places where the shootings and explosions took place.Here is what we know about the places where the shootings and explosions took place.
Le Bataclan concert venueLe Bataclan concert venue
The club is on Boulevard Voltaire, a lively neighbourhood at the intersection of the 10th, 11th and third arrondissements.The club is on Boulevard Voltaire, a lively neighbourhood at the intersection of the 10th, 11th and third arrondissements.
One of the best-known music venues in Paris, the Bataclan was hosting California-based band Eagles of Death Metal on Friday night. Band members are reported safe, although the whereabouts of their entourage are unconfirmed.One of the best-known music venues in Paris, the Bataclan was hosting California-based band Eagles of Death Metal on Friday night. Band members are reported safe, although the whereabouts of their entourage are unconfirmed.
This was the site where most of the victims – many of them young – were killed.This was the site where most of the victims – many of them young – were killed.
The attackers first sprayed cafes outside the concert hall with machine gunfire, then went inside and opened fire on the panicked audience, according to the Paris police chief.The attackers first sprayed cafes outside the concert hall with machine gunfire, then went inside and opened fire on the panicked audience, according to the Paris police chief.
As police closed in, three of them detonated suicide vests, killing themselves and setting off explosions.As police closed in, three of them detonated suicide vests, killing themselves and setting off explosions.
Stade de FranceStade de France
Two suicide attacks and a bombing were carried out simultaneously near the national stadium.Two suicide attacks and a bombing were carried out simultaneously near the national stadium.
The attacks occurred near two of the stadium entrances and at a nearby McDonald’s restaurant, according to Gregory Goupil of the Alliance Police Nationale, whose region includes the area around the stadium. He said at least three people died in the attacks.The attacks occurred near two of the stadium entrances and at a nearby McDonald’s restaurant, according to Gregory Goupil of the Alliance Police Nationale, whose region includes the area around the stadium. He said at least three people died in the attacks.
Spectators were evacuated from the 80,000-seat venue, many of them singing the Marseillaise as they did so.Spectators were evacuated from the 80,000-seat venue, many of them singing the Marseillaise as they did so.
La Belle EquipeLa Belle Equipe
The sidewalk terrace of the cafe on Rue de Charonne was showered in gunfire, killing as many as 18 people, according to the Paris prosecutor.The sidewalk terrace of the cafe on Rue de Charonne was showered in gunfire, killing as many as 18 people, according to the Paris prosecutor.
Emergency workers covered bodies splayed on the pavement.Emergency workers covered bodies splayed on the pavement.
Le Carillon and Le Petit CambodgeLe Carillon and Le Petit Cambodge
Le Carillon, a bar-cafe, and the nearby Cambodian restaurant Le Petit Cambodge were apparently both targeted with gunfire, killing around 14 people and leaving several gravely injured, according to the prosecutor.Le Carillon, a bar-cafe, and the nearby Cambodian restaurant Le Petit Cambodge were apparently both targeted with gunfire, killing around 14 people and leaving several gravely injured, according to the prosecutor.
They are at the junction of Rue Bichat and Rue Alibert.They are at the junction of Rue Bichat and Rue Alibert.
Witnesses described sounds like fireworks, before they realised the gravity of the situation and tried to find a place to hide, or flee.Witnesses described sounds like fireworks, before they realised the gravity of the situation and tried to find a place to hide, or flee.
Updated at 7.19am GMTUpdated at 7.19am GMT
6.37am GMT06:376.37am GMT06:37
Eyewitness: 'He swivelled right, swivelled left and opened fire'Eyewitness: 'He swivelled right, swivelled left and opened fire'
Psychotherapist Mark Colclough, a 43-year-old British-Danish dual citizen, was with a colleague on Rue de la Fontaine when he witnessed a gunman attack a cafe.Psychotherapist Mark Colclough, a 43-year-old British-Danish dual citizen, was with a colleague on Rue de la Fontaine when he witnessed a gunman attack a cafe.
He told the Guardian what he saw:He told the Guardian what he saw:
He was standing in a shooting position. He had his right leg forward and he was standing with his left leg back. He was holding up to his left shoulder a long automatic machine gun – I saw it had a magazine beneath it.He was standing in a shooting position. He had his right leg forward and he was standing with his left leg back. He was holding up to his left shoulder a long automatic machine gun – I saw it had a magazine beneath it.
Everything he was wearing was tight, either boots or shoes and the trousers were tight, the jumper he was wearing was tight, no zippers or collars. Everything was toned black.Everything he was wearing was tight, either boots or shoes and the trousers were tight, the jumper he was wearing was tight, no zippers or collars. Everything was toned black.
If you think of what a combat soldier looks like, that is it – just without the webbing. Just a man in military uniform, black jumper, black trousers, black shoes or boots and a machine gun. Maybe a woolly hat.If you think of what a combat soldier looks like, that is it – just without the webbing. Just a man in military uniform, black jumper, black trousers, black shoes or boots and a machine gun. Maybe a woolly hat.
He was left-handed and shooting in bursts of three or four shots. It was fully intentional, professional bursts of three or four shots.He was left-handed and shooting in bursts of three or four shots. It was fully intentional, professional bursts of three or four shots.
He killed three or four individuals who were sitting in the chairs in front of the cafe. We saw them get shot down. They fell off their chairs on to the ground.He killed three or four individuals who were sitting in the chairs in front of the cafe. We saw them get shot down. They fell off their chairs on to the ground.
He then swivelled and shot through a car driver’s window.He then swivelled and shot through a car driver’s window.
We then saw him walk into the cafe. He swivelled right and then swivelled left and opened fire. That is when we dived for cover.We then saw him walk into the cafe. He swivelled right and then swivelled left and opened fire. That is when we dived for cover.
We heard a total of maybe 15 or 20 shots, then everything went quiet.We heard a total of maybe 15 or 20 shots, then everything went quiet.
You can read the full report here:You can read the full report here:
Related: Paris attack witness: 'he was dressed in black, professional, shooting and killing'Related: Paris attack witness: 'he was dressed in black, professional, shooting and killing'
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Paris is closing down many of its public spaces in response to this assault.Paris is closing down many of its public spaces in response to this assault.
In a tweet from the city’s official account, authorities say “all of the city’s amenities”, including schools, museums, libraries, gyms, swimming pools and markets, will close on Saturday. Universities will also remain closed.In a tweet from the city’s official account, authorities say “all of the city’s amenities”, including schools, museums, libraries, gyms, swimming pools and markets, will close on Saturday. Universities will also remain closed.
Dès demain, fermeture de tous les équipements de la Ville: écoles, musées, bibliothèques, gymnases, piscines, marchés alimentairesDès demain, fermeture de tous les équipements de la Ville: écoles, musées, bibliothèques, gymnases, piscines, marchés alimentaires
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François Hollande said that France would be closing its borders but in practice travel in and out of the country appears unimpeded, although security checks have been increased.François Hollande said that France would be closing its borders but in practice travel in and out of the country appears unimpeded, although security checks have been increased.
Airports remain open and flights have left the capital, but some airlines, including American Airlines, said they would be delaying flights to Paris. Many, including United, Delta, and Air France KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, were operating normally.Airports remain open and flights have left the capital, but some airlines, including American Airlines, said they would be delaying flights to Paris. Many, including United, Delta, and Air France KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, were operating normally.
The French foreign ministry said airports would remain open with increased security checks.The French foreign ministry said airports would remain open with increased security checks.
Train services also continue as normal. Eurostar said its services between the UK and France would run as normal on Saturday, but it would allow passengers who no longer wished to travel to change their tickets.Train services also continue as normal. Eurostar said its services between the UK and France would run as normal on Saturday, but it would allow passengers who no longer wished to travel to change their tickets.
French officials say they believe that all the attackers involved have been killed, but say they are searching for accomplices who could still be at large.French officials say they believe that all the attackers involved have been killed, but say they are searching for accomplices who could still be at large.
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Obama: 'an attack on all humanity'Obama: 'an attack on all humanity'
World leaders have condemned the attacks and pledged support for France in the wake of the attack.World leaders have condemned the attacks and pledged support for France in the wake of the attack.
US president Barack Obama described the atrocities as “an attack on all of humanity”.US president Barack Obama described the atrocities as “an attack on all of humanity”.
China’s president, Xi Jinping, condemned “in the strongest ways this barbarous act”.China’s president, Xi Jinping, condemned “in the strongest ways this barbarous act”.
In Australia the prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said the attacks appeared “to have all the hallmarks of Daesh [Islamic State]”, adding that the events of Friday evening were “truthfully the work of the devil”.In Australia the prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, said the attacks appeared “to have all the hallmarks of Daesh [Islamic State]”, adding that the events of Friday evening were “truthfully the work of the devil”.
We have rounded up international reaction here:We have rounded up international reaction here:
Related: Paris terror attacks: world leaders condemn 'the work of the devil'Related: Paris terror attacks: world leaders condemn 'the work of the devil'
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Saeed Kamali DehghanSaeed Kamali Dehghan
My colleague Saeed Kamali Dehghan sends more on the reaction in Iran:My colleague Saeed Kamali Dehghan sends more on the reaction in Iran:
Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, has cancelled his official visit to France, due to take place next week, in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani, has cancelled his official visit to France, due to take place next week, in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.
In a letter to his French counterpart, Rouhani strongly denounced the attacks as a “crime against humanity” and expressed condolences with the French people.In a letter to his French counterpart, Rouhani strongly denounced the attacks as a “crime against humanity” and expressed condolences with the French people.
He was due in Rome on Saturday and then Paris next week on a major European visit, the first such trip by an Iranian president in a decade. He called off both visits in the early hours of Saturday, according to the Iranian foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, the country’s state news agency reported.He was due in Rome on Saturday and then Paris next week on a major European visit, the first such trip by an Iranian president in a decade. He called off both visits in the early hours of Saturday, according to the Iranian foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, the country’s state news agency reported.
Rouhani’s visits were aimed at reviving Iran’s global image and rebuilding economic ties following the landmark nuclear agreement in July. Under that accord, Tehran agreed to roll back its nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, including an end to the EU embargo on imports of Iranian oil.Rouhani’s visits were aimed at reviving Iran’s global image and rebuilding economic ties following the landmark nuclear agreement in July. Under that accord, Tehran agreed to roll back its nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, including an end to the EU embargo on imports of Iranian oil.
It was meant to be Rouhani’s first official visit to Europe and also the first to the continent by an Iranian head of government since 1999, when the former reformist president, Mohammad Khatami, made similar trips to Paris and Rome.It was meant to be Rouhani’s first official visit to Europe and also the first to the continent by an Iranian head of government since 1999, when the former reformist president, Mohammad Khatami, made similar trips to Paris and Rome.
Rouhani particularly wanted to present his country as a key regional player with an influential role in determining the fate of Syria, according to Ali-Akbar Mousavi Khoini, a former reformist Iranian MP.Rouhani particularly wanted to present his country as a key regional player with an influential role in determining the fate of Syria, according to Ali-Akbar Mousavi Khoini, a former reformist Iranian MP.
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The map below shows the location of the six separate attacks – five of them in close proximity in the 10th and 11th arrondissements – in Paris on Friday evening.The map below shows the location of the six separate attacks – five of them in close proximity in the 10th and 11th arrondissements – in Paris on Friday evening.
The sixth took place at the Stade de France, where the French national team was playing Germany in a friendly football match. President François Hollande was at the stadium when two suicide bombs were detonated outside.The sixth took place at the Stade de France, where the French national team was playing Germany in a friendly football match. President François Hollande was at the stadium when two suicide bombs were detonated outside.
Officials now say 87 people are thought to have been killed at the Bataclan concert venue, the highest death toll of all the sites.Officials now say 87 people are thought to have been killed at the Bataclan concert venue, the highest death toll of all the sites.
Casualty figures are being frequently revised as new information comes to light. At present, we understand that around 200 people are injured, 80 of them seriously, on top of the (at least) 120 people who have been killed.Casualty figures are being frequently revised as new information comes to light. At present, we understand that around 200 people are injured, 80 of them seriously, on top of the (at least) 120 people who have been killed.
Eight extremists dead following deadly #ParisAttacks – as many as 120 Parisians dead: https://t.co/k7NGIOWro9 pic.twitter.com/Z56qt6tg9QEight extremists dead following deadly #ParisAttacks – as many as 120 Parisians dead: https://t.co/k7NGIOWro9 pic.twitter.com/Z56qt6tg9Q
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How to contact friends and family in ParisHow to contact friends and family in Paris
The French government has set up a site to gather witness statements and report missing people. It is currently slow to load, presumably because of the weight of traffic.The French government has set up a site to gather witness statements and report missing people. It is currently slow to load, presumably because of the weight of traffic.
Here is also a reminder of some of the embassy numbers in Paris for people who may have concerns about friends or relatives.Here is also a reminder of some of the embassy numbers in Paris for people who may have concerns about friends or relatives.
British embassy: +33 1 44 51 31 00British embassy: +33 1 44 51 31 00
US embassy Phone: +33 1 43 12 22 22US embassy Phone: +33 1 43 12 22 22
Irish embassy Phone:+33 1 44 17 67 00Irish embassy Phone:+33 1 44 17 67 00
The Australian department for foreign affairs has set up a hotline for those who are concerned about Australians overseas on 1300 555 135. Those who are overseas can call +612 6261 3305.The Australian department for foreign affairs has set up a hotline for those who are concerned about Australians overseas on 1300 555 135. Those who are overseas can call +612 6261 3305.
The New Zealand hotline is 04 439 8000.The New Zealand hotline is 04 439 8000.
Updated at 6.00am GMTUpdated at 6.00am GMT
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Here is a round-up of the latest Guardian coverage of the Paris attacks:Here is a round-up of the latest Guardian coverage of the Paris attacks:
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This amateur footage from the Stade de France during the attack there shows the panic of the crowd as explosions rang out around them:This amateur footage from the Stade de France during the attack there shows the panic of the crowd as explosions rang out around them:
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Hassan Rouhani, Iran’s president, has denounced the attacks, calling them a “crime against humanity”, Agence France-Presse reports.Hassan Rouhani, Iran’s president, has denounced the attacks, calling them a “crime against humanity”, Agence France-Presse reports.
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Six locations across the city were targeted and we are slowly hearing casualty figures from each.Six locations across the city were targeted and we are slowly hearing casualty figures from each.
Overall, at least 120 people are thought to have been killed. Two hundred are injured, 80 seriously.Overall, at least 120 people are thought to have been killed. Two hundred are injured, 80 seriously.
The eight attackers are also dead, seven of them after detonating suicide belts.The eight attackers are also dead, seven of them after detonating suicide belts.
At the Stade de France, the Paris prosecutor François Molins said “some” were killed, possibly three. (It is not clear whether this include the attackers thought to have died here.)At the Stade de France, the Paris prosecutor François Molins said “some” were killed, possibly three. (It is not clear whether this include the attackers thought to have died here.)
At the Rue de Charonne, 18 are dead.At the Rue de Charonne, 18 are dead.
At Boulevard Voltaire: one dead.At Boulevard Voltaire: one dead.
At Rue de la fontaine au roi: five dead.At Rue de la fontaine au roi: five dead.
At Rue Alibert: 14 dead and “many seriously injured”.At Rue Alibert: 14 dead and “many seriously injured”.
Bataclan concert venue: 87 reported dead.Bataclan concert venue: 87 reported dead.
Updated at 7.10am GMTUpdated at 7.10am GMT
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Opening summaryOpening summary
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
Welcome to continuing live coverage of the unfolding events in Paris.Welcome to continuing live coverage of the unfolding events in Paris.
Here is what we know so far about the series of shootings and explosions that devastated the French capital on Friday evening:Here is what we know so far about the series of shootings and explosions that devastated the French capital on Friday evening:
We are going to lead a war which will be pitiless. Because when terrorists are capable of committing such atrocities they must be certain that they are facing a determined France, a united France, a France that is together and does not let itself be moved, even if today we express infinite sorrow.We are going to lead a war which will be pitiless. Because when terrorists are capable of committing such atrocities they must be certain that they are facing a determined France, a united France, a France that is together and does not let itself be moved, even if today we express infinite sorrow.
We will continue to bring you the latest updates as the investigation into the attack begins and we learn more about those who were killed and injured.We will continue to bring you the latest updates as the investigation into the attack begins and we learn more about those who were killed and injured.