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Paris attack: Video shows moment gunmen started firing at Eagles of Death Metal Bataclan concert | Paris attack: Video shows moment gunmen started firing at Eagles of Death Metal Bataclan concert |
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Video has emerged of the terrifying moment gunmen opened fire on the Bataclan concert hall in an attack that left 89 people dead. | Video has emerged of the terrifying moment gunmen opened fire on the Bataclan concert hall in an attack that left 89 people dead. |
Posted to Instagram by Sebastien Snow, the footage shows the Eagles of Death Metal apparently reaching the end of a song as the crackle of gunfire breaks out. | Posted to Instagram by Sebastien Snow, the footage shows the Eagles of Death Metal apparently reaching the end of a song as the crackle of gunfire breaks out. |
The drummer is seen ducking down as a guitarist appears to duck before quickly leaving the stage - while another guitarist stays rooted to the spot. | The drummer is seen ducking down as a guitarist appears to duck before quickly leaving the stage - while another guitarist stays rooted to the spot. |
Mr Snow's post alongside the video reads: “The last notes before the gunfire, panic and horror”. | Mr Snow's post alongside the video reads: “The last notes before the gunfire, panic and horror”. |
Another Instagram user, zarzar_nicole, commented: "Oh my word!!! Horrific." | Another Instagram user, zarzar_nicole, commented: "Oh my word!!! Horrific." |
At least three gunmen opened fire at the venue in Paris’ 11th district as 1,500 watched the sell-out show. | At least three gunmen opened fire at the venue in Paris’ 11th district as 1,500 watched the sell-out show. |
The attackers held those present hostage for around three hours until armed police stormed the concert hall. | The attackers held those present hostage for around three hours until armed police stormed the concert hall. |
According to the Paris prosecutor's office, two attackers blew themselves up with suicide belts as police closed in, while a third attacker was killed by security forces. | According to the Paris prosecutor's office, two attackers blew themselves up with suicide belts as police closed in, while a third attacker was killed by security forces. |
A total of 89 people were killed at the venue, making it the most deadly of the series of attacks across the French capital - which have left a total of at least 129 people dead and injured at least 180 in bars, restaurants and a football stadium. | A total of 89 people were killed at the venue, making it the most deadly of the series of attacks across the French capital - which have left a total of at least 129 people dead and injured at least 180 in bars, restaurants and a football stadium. |
One British man, named as Nick Alexander who was selling merchandise at the concert, is among those who died. | One British man, named as Nick Alexander who was selling merchandise at the concert, is among those who died. |
It comes just 10 months after the attacks on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, which left 20 people dead, including the attackers. | It comes just 10 months after the attacks on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, which left 20 people dead, including the attackers. |
Friday's series of attacks are France's deadliest since the Second World War and the worst in Europe since the 2004 Madrid bombings. | Friday's series of attacks are France's deadliest since the Second World War and the worst in Europe since the 2004 Madrid bombings. |
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