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Paris attacks: police say two dead in St-Denis raid targeting 'mastermind' – live Paris attacks: police say two dead in St-Denis raid targeting 'mastermind' – live
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8.51am GMT08:51
BFMTV claims to have spoken to the man who rented his flat to the suspects in St Denis.
The man, who lives at 8 rue Corbillon, told the French broadcaster that two people from Belgium had rented the property.
A friend asked me to let the flat to two friends for a few days. They told me they wanted to rent it so I did. I had absolutely no idea they were terrorists.
8.47am GMT08:47
'Terrorism has come to St-Denis, the mood has changed and it will stay that way'
Angelique Chrisafis
Our Paris correspondent Angelique Chrisafis has been speaking to locals in St-Denis.
As the assault was still underway, Fatima Bourahli, 26, was standing in the street with a coat on over her pyjamas looking over at the police line, while soldiers in camouflage crouched with automatic weapons on corners.
“I live not far from the stadium and we’d already heard the explosions of the two attacks on Friday night.
“My daughter is six and she’s scared and confused. The schools here are shut today, children are staying home.
“People are really scared and pretty tense. The government says we’re at war.”
Didi Wafae, 63, who lives a few streets away from the raid said: “I heard shots just after 4am, we didn’t know what was happening, we thought it was all starting up again. People are really scared”
Djamila Khaldi, a cleaner, 54, lives near the famous Saint-Denis Basilica which draws vast numbers of tourists each year and is not far from the street targeted in the raid at the heart of the town’s historic centre.
“I was up before 4am because I had to drive my daughter to the airport. I heard the shots and I just thought, there must be some kind of stand-off, terrorists must be hiding here. Already since Friday’s attacks there was a heavy atmosphere here.
“People had been asking how the attackers did it, whether any of them were still here. When the police “wanted” photo [of Salah Abdeslam] came up on television, people were asking themselves if it was a face they knew, some were convinced they’d seen him here at some point. There was a lot of fear.
“I thought there was probably a link between drug dealers and the attackers. What can you say?
“Terrorism has come to Saint-Denis, the mood has changed and it will stay that way. People are distrustful, looking at each other. Saint-Denis will be labelled for this now. It’s a real shame.”
Updated at 8.48am GMT
8.41am GMT08:41
French media are reporting that this morning’s raids in St Denis took place on a small side street called Rue du Corbillon. The address suggests suspects were holed up in an apartment, several floors above a primary school.
Assaut de Saint-Denis : les terroristes étaient hébergés chez un homme dans un appartement 8 rue du Corbillon 1/2
Quelques étages plus bas, là où l'assaut a été donné, une école et 326 élèves. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/R2IQqqYo0k
8.38am GMT08:38
8.35am GMT08:35
There are reports from both AP and French media that one man is still in a stand-off with police at the apartment. His identity is unknown.
Residents of St-Denis are still being told to stay inside by Paris officials.
"Je redis aux habitants de #SaintDenis de ne pas sortir de chez eux" @StephanTroussel #E1matin https://t.co/PLfTDliqnQ
8.27am GMT08:27
The prosecutors’ statement this morning also carries an update on the investigation in to Bataclan suicide bombers Omar Ismail Mostefai and Sami Amimour. Family members of the pair who had been arrested are now released without charge.
8.14am GMT08:148.14am GMT08:14
Woman blew herself up in St-Denis apartment raid - prosecutorWoman blew herself up in St-Denis apartment raid - prosecutor
The Paris prosecutor’s office has released a statement about the raids this morning that five people have been arrested as a result of the police raid in St-Denis this morning:The Paris prosecutor’s office has released a statement about the raids this morning that five people have been arrested as a result of the police raid in St-Denis this morning:
Le parquet de Paris confirme la mort d'une femme kamikaze lors de l'assaut du RAID à St-Denis. pic.twitter.com/QTiYRcKyGOLe parquet de Paris confirme la mort d'une femme kamikaze lors de l'assaut du RAID à St-Denis. pic.twitter.com/QTiYRcKyGO
Updated at 8.21am GMT
8.04am GMT08:048.04am GMT08:04
A woman who lives next door to the house that was raided in St-Denis in the early hours has spoken to French broadcaster BMFTV.A woman who lives next door to the house that was raided in St-Denis in the early hours has spoken to French broadcaster BMFTV.
Sabrine, who lives beneath the property with her son, said:Sabrine, who lives beneath the property with her son, said:
I awoke to an explosion. After that I heard gun shots and there was lots of shooting. The terrorists were fighting at the police and the police were firing back.I awoke to an explosion. After that I heard gun shots and there was lots of shooting. The terrorists were fighting at the police and the police were firing back.
There were shots, explosions. We didn’t know where to go. My son and I were in panic. There was dust falling from the ceiling because of the explosions. I kept shouting ‘If you’re from the police, please help me. I’m here with my baby.’There were shots, explosions. We didn’t know where to go. My son and I were in panic. There was dust falling from the ceiling because of the explosions. I kept shouting ‘If you’re from the police, please help me. I’m here with my baby.’
But they kept shooting and shooting.But they kept shooting and shooting.
Updated at 8.08am GMTUpdated at 8.08am GMT
8.03am GMT08:038.03am GMT08:03
Here’s the location of the raid on St-Denis, showing how close it is to the Stade de France.Here’s the location of the raid on St-Denis, showing how close it is to the Stade de France.
Updated at 8.09am GMTUpdated at 8.09am GMT
7.58am GMT07:587.58am GMT07:58
Our Paris correspondent Angelique Chrisafis is in St-Denis, where she reports there have been no shots or explosions heard for an hour.Our Paris correspondent Angelique Chrisafis is in St-Denis, where she reports there have been no shots or explosions heard for an hour.
#SaintDenis rue Gabriel Peri: riot police, soldiers in camouflage poised on corners, fire trucks, bewildered locals#SaintDenis rue Gabriel Peri: riot police, soldiers in camouflage poised on corners, fire trucks, bewildered locals
#SaintDenis one woman woken by the gunfire this morning: 'people are afraid, it's more than we can take'#SaintDenis one woman woken by the gunfire this morning: 'people are afraid, it's more than we can take'
#SaintDenis last explosion one hour ago, elite squads in the street but no shots since#SaintDenis last explosion one hour ago, elite squads in the street but no shots since
#SaintDenis calm, quiet, area locked down, fire crews & medical teams waiting on the street where raid took place#SaintDenis calm, quiet, area locked down, fire crews & medical teams waiting on the street where raid took place
Updated at 8.09am GMTUpdated at 8.09am GMT
7.53am GMT07:537.53am GMT07:53
Jessica ElgotJessica Elgot
We’re following events now from London, focused on the police operations in St-Denis, as well as the other ongoing investigations in France, Belgium and Germany.We’re following events now from London, focused on the police operations in St-Denis, as well as the other ongoing investigations in France, Belgium and Germany.
Aside from the raid in St-Denis, here’s what has happened in the past few hours:Aside from the raid in St-Denis, here’s what has happened in the past few hours:
Air France cancellationsAir France cancellations
Those flights were:Those flights were:
HanoverHanover
More on Hanover here.More on Hanover here.
Paris investigationParis investigation
Updated at 8.12am GMT Updated at 8.54am GMT
7.43am GMT07:437.43am GMT07:43
Summary: the St-Denis raidSummary: the St-Denis raid
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
The police operation in St-Denis, north of Paris city centre, appears to be quietening down, with multiple reports saying suspects have been killed or arrested.The police operation in St-Denis, north of Paris city centre, appears to be quietening down, with multiple reports saying suspects have been killed or arrested.
But it is not yet clear if the operation has concluded, with some reports citing police sources that another suspect remains holed up inside an apartment building.But it is not yet clear if the operation has concluded, with some reports citing police sources that another suspect remains holed up inside an apartment building.
French media reports, but the Guardian cannot yet independently confirm:French media reports, but the Guardian cannot yet independently confirm:
Here is what is known:Here is what is known:
I’m now handing over this live blog to my colleague Jessica Elgot in London, who will bring you a summary of the other news of the last few hours, including those Paris-bound Air France flights that were diverted in the US after what looks increasingly like a false alarm.I’m now handing over this live blog to my colleague Jessica Elgot in London, who will bring you a summary of the other news of the last few hours, including those Paris-bound Air France flights that were diverted in the US after what looks increasingly like a false alarm.
Thanks for reading.Thanks for reading.
Updated at 7.54am GMTUpdated at 7.54am GMT
7.24am GMT07:247.24am GMT07:24
Two suspects dead, including a woman, in raidTwo suspects dead, including a woman, in raid
Associated Press confirms French police saying two suspects are dead, including a woman, during the raid.Associated Press confirms French police saying two suspects are dead, including a woman, during the raid.
Separate reports are saying that the third person who has apparently died was a bystander. This has not been confirmed.Separate reports are saying that the third person who has apparently died was a bystander. This has not been confirmed.
7.14am GMT07:147.14am GMT07:14
Agence France-Presse now reports two people arrested in the St-Denis raid.Agence France-Presse now reports two people arrested in the St-Denis raid.
The information from Paris now is coming thick and fast, and it is advisable to treat numbers of dead, injured and arrested as provisional until this can be properly confirmed.The information from Paris now is coming thick and fast, and it is advisable to treat numbers of dead, injured and arrested as provisional until this can be properly confirmed.
7.10am GMT07:107.10am GMT07:10
French national police have just put out this reminder that the operation is ongoing:French national police have just put out this reminder that the operation is ongoing:
[INFO] Opération #RAID toujours en cours merci de respecter les consignes[INFO] Opération #RAID toujours en cours merci de respecter les consignes
7.07am GMT07:077.07am GMT07:07
Le Monde and other French media say they have confirmation from police and judicial sources that three of the people targeted in the police operation are dead, including a woman who blew herself up with an explosive belt.Le Monde and other French media say they have confirmation from police and judicial sources that three of the people targeted in the police operation are dead, including a woman who blew herself up with an explosive belt.
The Guardian has not yet been able to verify this independently.The Guardian has not yet been able to verify this independently.
I will bring you further information as we check it.I will bring you further information as we check it.
Updated at 7.08am GMTUpdated at 7.08am GMT
6.58am GMT06:586.58am GMT06:58
St-Denis raid: what we know so farSt-Denis raid: what we know so far
The police operation in St-Denis is ongoing, but here is what we currently know:The police operation in St-Denis is ongoing, but here is what we currently know:
Updated at 7.02am GMTUpdated at 7.02am GMT
6.46am GMT06:466.46am GMT06:46
Three heavy trucks carrying around 100 French troops have arrived in St-Denis to secure the perimeter of the operation, as they did outside the Bataclan concert hall on Friday night.Three heavy trucks carrying around 100 French troops have arrived in St-Denis to secure the perimeter of the operation, as they did outside the Bataclan concert hall on Friday night.
Heavily armed police have taken over the centre of the town.Heavily armed police have taken over the centre of the town.
At least seven explosions have been heard at the scene, but the source of the blasts is unclear.At least seven explosions have been heard at the scene, but the source of the blasts is unclear.
Updated at 7.02am GMTUpdated at 7.02am GMT
6.43am GMT06:436.43am GMT06:43
Associated Press has spoken to residents of St-Denis who are witnessing the siege.Associated Press has spoken to residents of St-Denis who are witnessing the siege.
One resident described intense gunfire and explosions during a police operation near the site of one of last week’s deadly attacks.One resident described intense gunfire and explosions during a police operation near the site of one of last week’s deadly attacks.
Baptiste Marie, a 26-year-old independent journalist who lives near the scene of the standoff, told AP:Baptiste Marie, a 26-year-old independent journalist who lives near the scene of the standoff, told AP:
It started with an explosion. Then there was second big explosion. Then two more explosions. There was an hour of gunfire.It started with an explosion. Then there was second big explosion. Then two more explosions. There was an hour of gunfire.
Resident Amin Guizani, 21, said:Resident Amin Guizani, 21, said:
There were grenades. It was going, stopping. Kalashnikovs. Starting again.There were grenades. It was going, stopping. Kalashnikovs. Starting again.
Updated at 6.51am GMTUpdated at 6.51am GMT
6.37am GMT06:376.37am GMT06:37
It is now just after 7.30am in Paris, meaning the siege in St-Denis has been going on for over three hours.It is now just after 7.30am in Paris, meaning the siege in St-Denis has been going on for over three hours.
There are reports of one person dead, and three police officers injured, though apparently not seriously.There are reports of one person dead, and three police officers injured, though apparently not seriously.
Several explosions have been heard in the last few minutes.Several explosions have been heard in the last few minutes.
At least three military trucks are now on the scene in the centre of St-Denis.At least three military trucks are now on the scene in the centre of St-Denis.
Updated at 6.51am GMTUpdated at 6.51am GMT
6.33am GMT06:336.33am GMT06:33
Jon HenleyJon Henley
BFMTV and other French media have reported that at least one person has been killed in the police assault. His identity is not yet known.BFMTV and other French media have reported that at least one person has been killed in the police assault. His identity is not yet known.
The inhabitants of St-Denis have been ordered to remain inside their homes, behind locked doors, and to stay away from the windows.The inhabitants of St-Denis have been ordered to remain inside their homes, behind locked doors, and to stay away from the windows.
6.28am GMT06:286.28am GMT06:28
We are hearing explosions live via CNN – at least four so far – from the scene at St-Denis.We are hearing explosions live via CNN – at least four so far – from the scene at St-Denis.
Updated at 6.28am GMTUpdated at 6.28am GMT
6.26am GMT06:266.26am GMT06:26
St-Denis raid: what we know so farSt-Denis raid: what we know so far
The police operation in St-Denis is ongoing, but here is what we currently know:The police operation in St-Denis is ongoing, but here is what we currently know:
Updated at 6.51am GMTUpdated at 6.51am GMT
6.22am GMT06:226.22am GMT06:22
Military reinforcements have arrived in St-Denis.Military reinforcements have arrived in St-Denis.
A reminder that the police siege of an apartment thought to contain the man named as the mastermind of the Paris attacks, Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud; as well as Salah Abdeslam and another suspect thought to be a ninth attacker, is taking place just 2km from the Stade de France, one of Friday night’s suicide bombing targets.A reminder that the police siege of an apartment thought to contain the man named as the mastermind of the Paris attacks, Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud; as well as Salah Abdeslam and another suspect thought to be a ninth attacker, is taking place just 2km from the Stade de France, one of Friday night’s suicide bombing targets.
Army now deployed St Denis Paris pic.twitter.com/gJc2gmhMkrArmy now deployed St Denis Paris pic.twitter.com/gJc2gmhMkr
6.16am GMT06:166.16am GMT06:16
Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud: what we know about 'Paris attacks mastermind'Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud: what we know about 'Paris attacks mastermind'
French officials have previously said Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud, 27, was instrumental in organising and executing the gun and suicide bomb attacks on Friday night that wrought devastation in central Paris.French officials have previously said Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud, 27, was instrumental in organising and executing the gun and suicide bomb attacks on Friday night that wrought devastation in central Paris.
Abu Oud, a Belgian of Moroccan origin, was first named by police as a wanted extremist after a gun battle in eastern Belgium in January during a raid on an Isis cell.Abu Oud, a Belgian of Moroccan origin, was first named by police as a wanted extremist after a gun battle in eastern Belgium in January during a raid on an Isis cell.
Abu Oud, the group’s suspected leader, spent time fighting alongside Isis in Syria. He was known to security forces after appearing in an Isis video, at the wheel of a car transporting mutilated bodies to a mass grave.Abu Oud, the group’s suspected leader, spent time fighting alongside Isis in Syria. He was known to security forces after appearing in an Isis video, at the wheel of a car transporting mutilated bodies to a mass grave.
Abu Oud was also linked by French officials to the thwarted attacks on a Paris-bound high-speed train in August and a foiled plot to attack a church in Paris in April. The French newspaper Libération also linked him to Sid Ahmed Ghlam, a French student charged with murder, attempted murder and terror offences.Abu Oud was also linked by French officials to the thwarted attacks on a Paris-bound high-speed train in August and a foiled plot to attack a church in Paris in April. The French newspaper Libération also linked him to Sid Ahmed Ghlam, a French student charged with murder, attempted murder and terror offences.
Abu Oud regularly attempted to recruit other western fighters to join Isis militants in Syria – even recruiting his 13-year-old brother, Younes, according to French media.Abu Oud regularly attempted to recruit other western fighters to join Isis militants in Syria – even recruiting his 13-year-old brother, Younes, according to French media.
6.11am GMT06:116.11am GMT06:11
Angelique ChrisafisAngelique Chrisafis
A local politician said neighbours who heard shots ring out thought there was another terrorist attack underway.A local politician said neighbours who heard shots ring out thought there was another terrorist attack underway.
He said that during the police assault on the apartment – which is still taking place not far from Saint-Denis’s famous basilica – shots had been fired over a period of over an hour.He said that during the police assault on the apartment – which is still taking place not far from Saint-Denis’s famous basilica – shots had been fired over a period of over an hour.
The metro is closed and buses in the area are shut down. Locals are being advised not to leave their homes.The metro is closed and buses in the area are shut down. Locals are being advised not to leave their homes.
The raid is taking place in the centre of St-Denis near key shopping streets and residential streets. Neighbours who had opened their windows have been ordered to close them. BFMTV reported that a passerby might have been injured.The raid is taking place in the centre of St-Denis near key shopping streets and residential streets. Neighbours who had opened their windows have been ordered to close them. BFMTV reported that a passerby might have been injured.
A resident and young mother close to the area told Le Monde:A resident and young mother close to the area told Le Monde:
I was woken at 4:10am by explosions. They went on for around 20 minutes and then there was automatic gunfire and shots.I was woken at 4:10am by explosions. They went on for around 20 minutes and then there was automatic gunfire and shots.
From our window we saw lights [flashing] as if grenades had been lit and thrown. Then helicopters had arrived, with spotlights on the roofs.From our window we saw lights [flashing] as if grenades had been lit and thrown. Then helicopters had arrived, with spotlights on the roofs.
We’re scared. We’ve turned the lights on so the children won’t be so scared.We’re scared. We’ve turned the lights on so the children won’t be so scared.
Updated at 6.12am GMTUpdated at 6.12am GMT
6.04am GMT06:046.04am GMT06:04
Salah Abdeslam also reported to be in St-DenisSalah Abdeslam also reported to be in St-Denis
Jon HenleyJon Henley
Citing police sources, French news channel BFMTV said the main target of the police operation in St-Denis was the suspected mastermind of the Paris attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, believed to have been in Syria but now apparently in France.Citing police sources, French news channel BFMTV said the main target of the police operation in St-Denis was the suspected mastermind of the Paris attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, believed to have been in Syria but now apparently in France.
The other two men in holed up with him in the apartment block were believed to be Salah Abdeslam, the subject of a major manhunt since Saturday, and an unidentified “ninth attacker” sought since Tuesday night.The other two men in holed up with him in the apartment block were believed to be Salah Abdeslam, the subject of a major manhunt since Saturday, and an unidentified “ninth attacker” sought since Tuesday night.
A BFM-TV reporter at the scene said the gunfire had now stopped after a battle that continued for more than two hours, since around 4.30am, at an apartment block on the rue Gabriel Péri in St-Denis, north of Paris.A BFM-TV reporter at the scene said the gunfire had now stopped after a battle that continued for more than two hours, since around 4.30am, at an apartment block on the rue Gabriel Péri in St-Denis, north of Paris.
It is not known whether the “massive” police operation had succeeded in capturing them, whether they were injured, or whether negotiations were underway.It is not known whether the “massive” police operation had succeeded in capturing them, whether they were injured, or whether negotiations were underway.
6.01am GMT06:016.01am GMT06:01
Target of police raid is 'Paris mastermind' Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud – reportsTarget of police raid is 'Paris mastermind' Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud – reports
Agence France-Presse reports that the target of the police siege in St-Denis is Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud, thought to be the mastermind behind the Paris attacks.Agence France-Presse reports that the target of the police siege in St-Denis is Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud, thought to be the mastermind behind the Paris attacks.
It had been thought that he was in Syria.It had been thought that he was in Syria.
You can read more about him in this profile:You can read more about him in this profile:
Related: Paris attacks 'mastermind' Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud: what we knowRelated: Paris attacks 'mastermind' Abdel-Hamid Abu Oud: what we know
5.50am GMT05:505.50am GMT05:50
Angelique ChrisafisAngelique Chrisafis
St-Denis is a town that borders Paris to the north and is where the Stade de France stadium is located, one of the targets of suicide bombers in Friday night’s attacks.St-Denis is a town that borders Paris to the north and is where the Stade de France stadium is located, one of the targets of suicide bombers in Friday night’s attacks.
The apartment under siege is around a mile and a half from the stadium, in a densely populated area in the centre of St-Denis.The apartment under siege is around a mile and a half from the stadium, in a densely populated area in the centre of St-Denis.
5.46am GMT05:465.46am GMT05:46
Transport to St-Denis has been cancelled, and schools in the suburb will not open on Wednesday, the mayor, Didier Paillard, has said.Transport to St-Denis has been cancelled, and schools in the suburb will not open on Wednesday, the mayor, Didier Paillard, has said.
Residents are being warned to stay indoors as the police operation continues.Residents are being warned to stay indoors as the police operation continues.
5.42am GMT05:425.42am GMT05:42
Angelique ChrisafisAngelique Chrisafis
Angelique Chrisafis reports from Paris:Angelique Chrisafis reports from Paris:
A raid by elite armed police on an apartment in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis has been underway since 4.30am Wednesday morning (0330 GMT) and is ongoing.A raid by elite armed police on an apartment in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis has been underway since 4.30am Wednesday morning (0330 GMT) and is ongoing.
It is believed that several armed people are holed up in a flat that has been targeted in a dawn raid by armed police searching suspects and accomplices in Friday’s Paris attacks.It is believed that several armed people are holed up in a flat that has been targeted in a dawn raid by armed police searching suspects and accomplices in Friday’s Paris attacks.
A police source told Le Monde that possibly two men were dead and a potential third, but it was unconfirmed because the assault was still taking place.A police source told Le Monde that possibly two men were dead and a potential third, but it was unconfirmed because the assault was still taking place.
5.35am GMT05:355.35am GMT05:35
This map shows the location of the ongoing police operation in the centre of St-Denis, a suburb in the north of Paris:This map shows the location of the ongoing police operation in the centre of St-Denis, a suburb in the north of Paris:
5.30am GMT05:305.30am GMT05:30
St Denis shooting: what we knowSt Denis shooting: what we know
The police operation in St-Denis is ongoing, but here is what we currently know:The police operation in St-Denis is ongoing, but here is what we currently know:
Des riverains évacués avec couverture de survie, mis à l'abris dans l'hôtel de ville. Hélico sur place. pic.twitter.com/lStPnaTZHLDes riverains évacués avec couverture de survie, mis à l'abris dans l'hôtel de ville. Hélico sur place. pic.twitter.com/lStPnaTZHL
5.25am GMT05:255.25am GMT05:25
'Gunshots and explosions' in St-Denis'Gunshots and explosions' in St-Denis
Associated Press has this latest information:Associated Press has this latest information:
Authorities in the Paris suburb of St-Denis are telling residents to stay inside during a large police operation near France’s national stadium that two officials say is linked to last week’s deadly attacks.Authorities in the Paris suburb of St-Denis are telling residents to stay inside during a large police operation near France’s national stadium that two officials say is linked to last week’s deadly attacks.
Deputy mayor Stephane Peu told i-Télé television that there have been many gun shots and detonations in the operation that began at 4.25am local time (0325 GMT) on Wednesday on rue de la Republique in the centre of St-Denis.Deputy mayor Stephane Peu told i-Télé television that there have been many gun shots and detonations in the operation that began at 4.25am local time (0325 GMT) on Wednesday on rue de la Republique in the centre of St-Denis.
The site is less than 2km (1.2 miles) from the Stade de France, targeted by three suicide bombers during Friday’s attacks.The site is less than 2km (1.2 miles) from the Stade de France, targeted by three suicide bombers during Friday’s attacks.
Peu urged residents to stay home, saying: “It is not a new attack but a police intervention.”Peu urged residents to stay home, saying: “It is not a new attack but a police intervention.”
Two officials say police operation now under way is connected to the investigation into Friday’s attacks that killed 129 people.Two officials say police operation now under way is connected to the investigation into Friday’s attacks that killed 129 people.
5.14am GMT05:145.14am GMT05:14
According to Djamel Mazi, a journalist in St-Denis, two or three men have barricaded themselves into an apartment in the centre of the suburb.According to Djamel Mazi, a journalist in St-Denis, two or three men have barricaded themselves into an apartment in the centre of the suburb.
His images show a large police presence, and a helicopter overhead.His images show a large police presence, and a helicopter overhead.
2 à 3 hommes retranchés dans appartement. Pause dans les tirs, hélico éclaire toits d'immeuble à saint Denis pic.twitter.com/rNRB6xG00J2 à 3 hommes retranchés dans appartement. Pause dans les tirs, hélico éclaire toits d'immeuble à saint Denis pic.twitter.com/rNRB6xG00J
5.07am GMT05:075.07am GMT05:07
Associated Press has some more detail from the scene:Associated Press has some more detail from the scene:
An official says a large police operation is under way in the Paris suburb of St-Denis and it’s believed to be linked to the deadly attacks on the French capital.An official says a large police operation is under way in the Paris suburb of St-Denis and it’s believed to be linked to the deadly attacks on the French capital.
The police official says there have been exchanges of gunfire and special SWAT teams are on the scene. The official was not authorised to be publicly named, according to police policy.The police official says there have been exchanges of gunfire and special SWAT teams are on the scene. The official was not authorised to be publicly named, according to police policy.
Police have blocked off the area around Place Jean Jaurès in Saint Denis, just north of Paris.Police have blocked off the area around Place Jean Jaurès in Saint Denis, just north of Paris.
French authorities have said they are searching for at least two people involved in last Friday’s attacks, which killed at least 129 people and seven terrorists.French authorities have said they are searching for at least two people involved in last Friday’s attacks, which killed at least 129 people and seven terrorists.
Ambulances can be seen and sirens heard in French television footage from the scene.Ambulances can be seen and sirens heard in French television footage from the scene.
5.04am GMT05:045.04am GMT05:04
Residents in St Denis have reportedly been told to stay inside their homes and away from the windows.Residents in St Denis have reportedly been told to stay inside their homes and away from the windows.
Reports say automatic gunfire has been heard, along with possible explosions.Reports say automatic gunfire has been heard, along with possible explosions.
A police helicopter is also overhead, with the central location apparently place Jean Jaurès, close to the St Denis basilica.A police helicopter is also overhead, with the central location apparently place Jean Jaurès, close to the St Denis basilica.
Reprise des tirs, hélico encore sur zone. Mouvements chez les policiers pic.twitter.com/Teq2PV2v9RReprise des tirs, hélico encore sur zone. Mouvements chez les policiers pic.twitter.com/Teq2PV2v9R
4.58am GMT04:584.58am GMT04:58
France Info quotes Didier Paillard, mayor of St Denis, who says he can still hear exchanges of gunfire:France Info quotes Didier Paillard, mayor of St Denis, who says he can still hear exchanges of gunfire:
It has not stopped since 4.30 [am].It has not stopped since 4.30 [am].
It is now 6am in Paris.It is now 6am in Paris.
4.56am GMT04:564.56am GMT04:56
Agence France-Presse confirms police officers have been injured in the St Denis raid.Agence France-Presse confirms police officers have been injured in the St Denis raid.
It’s not yet known how many have been hurt or the severity of the injuries.It’s not yet known how many have been hurt or the severity of the injuries.
4.48am GMT04:484.48am GMT04:48
St Denis shooting: a summarySt Denis shooting: a summary
Here’s a quick run-down of what we know about current events in St Denis, where it is currently 5.50am:Here’s a quick run-down of what we know about current events in St Denis, where it is currently 5.50am:
4.43am GMT04:434.43am GMT04:43
The time in Paris currently is 5.40am; several reports of gunfire have been made, beginning at around 4.30am local time.The time in Paris currently is 5.40am; several reports of gunfire have been made, beginning at around 4.30am local time.
Various images and videos are being shared on social media, purportedly from St Denis, but as yet we can’t verify the veracity of these.Various images and videos are being shared on social media, purportedly from St Denis, but as yet we can’t verify the veracity of these.
4.37am GMT04:374.37am GMT04:37
French media reports suggest a number of police officers have been injured during the ongoing operation in St Denis.French media reports suggest a number of police officers have been injured during the ongoing operation in St Denis.
The Guardian is currently unable to independently confirm this.The Guardian is currently unable to independently confirm this.
Attentats Paris:Exclusif RMC operation de police à St Denis. Le 9eme terroriste ciblé, policiers blessés,plusieurs indicidus retranchésAttentats Paris:Exclusif RMC operation de police à St Denis. Le 9eme terroriste ciblé, policiers blessés,plusieurs indicidus retranchés
4.34am GMT04:344.34am GMT04:34
Some background information that might be relevant to the unfolding police operation in St Denis:Some background information that might be relevant to the unfolding police operation in St Denis:
French police earlier said that video footage of the Paris attacks reveals the presence of a ninth, previously unnoticed, jihadi, who could still be at large.French police earlier said that video footage of the Paris attacks reveals the presence of a ninth, previously unnoticed, jihadi, who could still be at large.
The video shows the new suspect in a black Seat car with two other attackers, opening fire with assault rifles through its window at customers at a bar in central Paris. The car was later found abandoned in Paris suburb of Montreuil, with three AK-47 rifles in it.The video shows the new suspect in a black Seat car with two other attackers, opening fire with assault rifles through its window at customers at a bar in central Paris. The car was later found abandoned in Paris suburb of Montreuil, with three AK-47 rifles in it.
On the same night, three attackers died at the Bataclan theatre, and three more at the Stade de France. If there were three people in the Seat, it would bring the total number of attackers to nine.On the same night, three attackers died at the Bataclan theatre, and three more at the Stade de France. If there were three people in the Seat, it would bring the total number of attackers to nine.
One of the other attackers in the car is believed to have been Brahim Abdeslam, a Belgian jihadi who blew himself up on Paris’s Boulevard Voltaire. His brother Salah Abdeslam is on the run and is the target of a Europe-wide manhunt.One of the other attackers in the car is believed to have been Brahim Abdeslam, a Belgian jihadi who blew himself up on Paris’s Boulevard Voltaire. His brother Salah Abdeslam is on the run and is the target of a Europe-wide manhunt.
If there was another man in the Seat, he is unaccounted for and police on Tuesday night were facing the possibility they were chasing two fugitives from the crime scene rather than just one.If there was another man in the Seat, he is unaccounted for and police on Tuesday night were facing the possibility they were chasing two fugitives from the crime scene rather than just one.
You can read the full report on the “ninth attacker” here:You can read the full report on the “ninth attacker” here:
Related: French police hunt for ‘ninth suspect’ believed to be involved in Paris attacksRelated: French police hunt for ‘ninth suspect’ believed to be involved in Paris attacks
4.24am GMT04:244.24am GMT04:24
Roads are being closed off in St Denis as the police operation continues there, amid reports of “heavy gunfire”.Roads are being closed off in St Denis as the police operation continues there, amid reports of “heavy gunfire”.
Reports say there are large number of police officers and police vehicles in the area.Reports say there are large number of police officers and police vehicles in the area.
4.21am GMT04:214.21am GMT04:21
France’s iTélé has some more information on the shooting in the north of Paris, which it reports is linked to the investigation into Friday’s attacks; the Guardian can’t yet confirm this.France’s iTélé has some more information on the shooting in the north of Paris, which it reports is linked to the investigation into Friday’s attacks; the Guardian can’t yet confirm this.
Echange de coups de feu en Seine-Saint-Denis, en lien avec la traque des fugitifs (proche de l'enquête)Echange de coups de feu en Seine-Saint-Denis, en lien avec la traque des fugitifs (proche de l'enquête)
Intervention en cours du RAID place Jean Jaurès à Saint-Denis, où plusieurs hommes seraient retranchés (sources policières)Intervention en cours du RAID place Jean Jaurès à Saint-Denis, où plusieurs hommes seraient retranchés (sources policières)
4.16am GMT04:164.16am GMT04:16
AFP reports shooting in St Denis, north of Paris – it’s where the Stade de France is located.AFP reports shooting in St Denis, north of Paris – it’s where the Stade de France is located.
The report says the shooting took place during a police operation, but there is no further information at the moment.The report says the shooting took place during a police operation, but there is no further information at the moment.
Fusillade à Saint-Denis, au nord de Paris, lors d'une opération policière #AFPFusillade à Saint-Denis, au nord de Paris, lors d'une opération policière #AFP
4.07am GMT04:074.07am GMT04:07
Air France: threats made against two flightsAir France: threats made against two flights
Air France confirms that flights AF055 en route from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and AF065 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) were subjects of anonymous threats received [the French-language statement adds: “by telephone”] after their respective take-offs.Air France confirms that flights AF055 en route from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and AF065 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) were subjects of anonymous threats received [the French-language statement adds: “by telephone”] after their respective take-offs.
As a precautionary measure and to conduct all necessary security checks, Air France, applying the safety regulations in force, decided to request the landings of both aircraft.As a precautionary measure and to conduct all necessary security checks, Air France, applying the safety regulations in force, decided to request the landings of both aircraft.
Flight AF055 landed safely in Halifax (YHZ) and flight AF065 landed in Salt Lake City (SLC).Flight AF055 landed safely in Halifax (YHZ) and flight AF065 landed in Salt Lake City (SLC).
Local authorities are carrying out complete inspections of the aircraft, the passengers and their luggage.Local authorities are carrying out complete inspections of the aircraft, the passengers and their luggage.
An investigation will be led by the authorities to identify the source of the telephone call.An investigation will be led by the authorities to identify the source of the telephone call.
Updated at 4.08am GMTUpdated at 4.08am GMT
3.55am GMT03:553.55am GMT03:55
Air France has now put out a statement about the diversion of two of its Paris-bound flights from the US on Wednesday night.Air France has now put out a statement about the diversion of two of its Paris-bound flights from the US on Wednesday night.
It confirms that the two flights were diverted due to “anonymous threats made in a phone call”.It confirms that the two flights were diverted due to “anonymous threats made in a phone call”.
#AirFrance confirms that both flights #AF055 from Washington #IAD and #AF065 from Los Angeles #LAX landed safely. pic.twitter.com/m5mMBxoAsU#AirFrance confirms that both flights #AF055 from Washington #IAD and #AF065 from Los Angeles #LAX landed safely. pic.twitter.com/m5mMBxoAsU
Updated at 4.10am GMTUpdated at 4.10am GMT
3.52am GMT03:523.52am GMT03:52
The flight diverted to Halifax is also due to resume its journey to Paris, according to the Air France flight tracker:The flight diverted to Halifax is also due to resume its journey to Paris, according to the Air France flight tracker:
@Claire_Phipps And for AF55: pic.twitter.com/J4qryJ3HQz@Claire_Phipps And for AF55: pic.twitter.com/J4qryJ3HQz
3.50am GMT03:503.50am GMT03:50
Reader @MoncriefIsMe points out that the Air France website indicates that one of the diverted flights is due to take off again from Salt Lake City within the next couple of hours – suggesting that whatever security incident prompted the diversion might now have been discounted or dealt with:Reader @MoncriefIsMe points out that the Air France website indicates that one of the diverted flights is due to take off again from Salt Lake City within the next couple of hours – suggesting that whatever security incident prompted the diversion might now have been discounted or dealt with:
@Claire_Phipps This is what I see for AF65: pic.twitter.com/Jo7ctLvqBE@Claire_Phipps This is what I see for AF65: pic.twitter.com/Jo7ctLvqBE
3.36am GMT03:363.36am GMT03:36
Both diverted planes have landed – one at Salt Lake City, the other in Halifax, Nova Scotia – and passengers have disembarked.Both diverted planes have landed – one at Salt Lake City, the other in Halifax, Nova Scotia – and passengers have disembarked.
3.29am GMT03:293.29am GMT03:29
And this shows the diversion of Air France flight 55 to Halifax:And this shows the diversion of Air France flight 55 to Halifax:
#AF55, Washington-Paris, has also diverted and is on the ground in Halifax. https://t.co/MT4bJ7jdga pic.twitter.com/U9uhivoG7i#AF55, Washington-Paris, has also diverted and is on the ground in Halifax. https://t.co/MT4bJ7jdga pic.twitter.com/U9uhivoG7i
3.23am GMT03:233.23am GMT03:23
The second diverted flight was Air France flight number 55.The second diverted flight was Air France flight number 55.
Flightradar has this information on the Paris-bound flight that has landed in Salt Lake City:Flightradar has this information on the Paris-bound flight that has landed in Salt Lake City:
Per FAA, #AF65—LA to Paris—diverted to Salt Lake City due to a "security incident". https://t.co/codxvNqXPP pic.twitter.com/gvL1TmLvL1Per FAA, #AF65—LA to Paris—diverted to Salt Lake City due to a "security incident". https://t.co/codxvNqXPP pic.twitter.com/gvL1TmLvL1
3.18am GMT03:183.18am GMT03:18
Second Air France plane diverted to Nova ScotiaSecond Air France plane diverted to Nova Scotia
There are also reports from Canada that a second Air France flight has been diverted: this one travelling from Washington Dulles to Paris, which has now landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.There are also reports from Canada that a second Air France flight has been diverted: this one travelling from Washington Dulles to Paris, which has now landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Air France flight from Washington to Paris diverted to Halifax. Passengers are being removed from flight. No word on why flight diverted.Air France flight from Washington to Paris diverted to Halifax. Passengers are being removed from flight. No word on why flight diverted.
3.14am GMT03:143.14am GMT03:14
Air France flight diverted to Salt Lake City after 'security incident'Air France flight diverted to Salt Lake City after 'security incident'
An Air France flight travelling from Los Angeles to Paris has been diverted to Salt Lake City.An Air France flight travelling from Los Angeles to Paris has been diverted to Salt Lake City.
A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration told the media:A spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration told the media:
It was diverted to Salt Lake City because of a security incident.It was diverted to Salt Lake City because of a security incident.
You need to contact local authorities and TSA [Transportation Security Administration] for more information.You need to contact local authorities and TSA [Transportation Security Administration] for more information.
The flight was an Airbus 380 Air France flight 65, heading to Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris.The flight was an Airbus 380 Air France flight 65, heading to Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris.
We do not have further information on the nature of the incident, and it could, of course, be entirely unrelated to ongoing events in France.We do not have further information on the nature of the incident, and it could, of course, be entirely unrelated to ongoing events in France.
I will update this live blog with more information as it comes in.I will update this live blog with more information as it comes in.
2.57am GMT02:572.57am GMT02:57
Latest summaryLatest summary
I cannot think of a more potent recruitment tool for Isil [Isis] than some of the rhetoric that’s been coming out of here during the course of this debate…I cannot think of a more potent recruitment tool for Isil [Isis] than some of the rhetoric that’s been coming out of here during the course of this debate…
They are scared of widows and orphans coming into the United States of America as part of our tradition of compassion.They are scared of widows and orphans coming into the United States of America as part of our tradition of compassion.
Read more:Read more:
2.39am GMT02:392.39am GMT02:39
And a bit more from Obama:And a bit more from Obama:
They’ve been playing on fear to score political points or to advance their campaigns and it’s irresponsible.They’ve been playing on fear to score political points or to advance their campaigns and it’s irresponsible.
It needs to stop because the world is watching.It needs to stop because the world is watching.
People did not “resort to fear and panic” after the Boston marathon bombing, he said:People did not “resort to fear and panic” after the Boston marathon bombing, he said:
People went to the ball game that week, and sang the national anthem. And went back to the stores and went back to the streets.People went to the ball game that week, and sang the national anthem. And went back to the stores and went back to the streets.
That’s how you defeat Isil, not by trying to divide the country.That’s how you defeat Isil, not by trying to divide the country.
2.29am GMT02:292.29am GMT02:29
Further details of those very strong comments from President Obama on Republican efforts to stop the US taking Syrian refugees in the wake of the Paris attacks.Further details of those very strong comments from President Obama on Republican efforts to stop the US taking Syrian refugees in the wake of the Paris attacks.
He described comments about refugees by a number of US politicians as “offensive” and “political posturing”:He described comments about refugees by a number of US politicians as “offensive” and “political posturing”:
We are not well served when, in response to a terrorist attack, we descend into fear and panic.We are not well served when, in response to a terrorist attack, we descend into fear and panic.
We don’t make good decisions if it’s based on hysteria or an exaggeration of risks.We don’t make good decisions if it’s based on hysteria or an exaggeration of risks.
When individuals say we should have a religious test and that only Christians, proven Christians should be admitted, that’s offensive.When individuals say we should have a religious test and that only Christians, proven Christians should be admitted, that’s offensive.
I cannot think of a more potent recruitment tool for Isil [Isis] than some of the rhetoric that’s been coming out of here during the course of this debate.I cannot think of a more potent recruitment tool for Isil [Isis] than some of the rhetoric that’s been coming out of here during the course of this debate.
Isil seeks to exploit the idea that there’s war between Islam and the West, and when you see individuals in positions of responsibility suggesting Christians are more worthy of protection than Muslims are in a war-torn land, that feeds the Isil narrative.Isil seeks to exploit the idea that there’s war between Islam and the West, and when you see individuals in positions of responsibility suggesting Christians are more worthy of protection than Muslims are in a war-torn land, that feeds the Isil narrative.
It’s counter-productive. And it needs to stop.It’s counter-productive. And it needs to stop.
And I would add, these are the same folks who suggested they’re so tough that just ‘talk to Putin’ or staring down Isil [will work] … but they are scared of widows and orphans coming into the United States of America as part of our tradition of compassion.And I would add, these are the same folks who suggested they’re so tough that just ‘talk to Putin’ or staring down Isil [will work] … but they are scared of widows and orphans coming into the United States of America as part of our tradition of compassion.
At first they were too scared of the press being too tough on them in the debates. Now they are scared of three-year-old orphans. That doesn’t seem so tough to me.At first they were too scared of the press being too tough on them in the debates. Now they are scared of three-year-old orphans. That doesn’t seem so tough to me.
(Republican presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz have called for Syrian Christians to be given priority for resettlement in the US.)(Republican presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz have called for Syrian Christians to be given priority for resettlement in the US.)
Updated at 2.46am GMTUpdated at 2.46am GMT
2.13am GMT02:132.13am GMT02:13
US president Barack Obama, who is in the Philippines attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, has responded to the clamour among Republicans in the US to halt the country’s acceptance of refugees from Syria.US president Barack Obama, who is in the Philippines attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, has responded to the clamour among Republicans in the US to halt the country’s acceptance of refugees from Syria.
The House speaker, Paul Ryan, announced on Tuesday that he had formed a taskforce to examine ways of forcing Obama’s hand on the issue:The House speaker, Paul Ryan, announced on Tuesday that he had formed a taskforce to examine ways of forcing Obama’s hand on the issue:
Our nation has always been welcoming but we cannot let terrorists take advantage of our compassion.Our nation has always been welcoming but we cannot let terrorists take advantage of our compassion.
This is a moment where it is better to be safe than to be sorry, so we think the prudent, the responsible thing is to take a pause in this particular aspect of this refugee program in order to verify that terrorists are not looking to infiltrate the refugee program.This is a moment where it is better to be safe than to be sorry, so we think the prudent, the responsible thing is to take a pause in this particular aspect of this refugee program in order to verify that terrorists are not looking to infiltrate the refugee program.
Fifteen state governors, including one Democrat, have already said they will not accept refugees from Syria but under federal law they have little power to block their entry into the country.Fifteen state governors, including one Democrat, have already said they will not accept refugees from Syria but under federal law they have little power to block their entry into the country.
Obama, speaking in Manila on Wednesday said that he saw “hysteria and exaggeration of risk” in some of the opposition:Obama, speaking in Manila on Wednesday said that he saw “hysteria and exaggeration of risk” in some of the opposition:
It needs to stop because the world is watching.It needs to stop because the world is watching.
Obama: "Cannot think of a more potent recruitment tool for #ISIS than some of the rhetoric during the course of this debate." #refugeesObama: "Cannot think of a more potent recruitment tool for #ISIS than some of the rhetoric during the course of this debate." #refugees
Obama: "Apparently they are scared of widows and orphans coming into the United States of America." #refugeesObama: "Apparently they are scared of widows and orphans coming into the United States of America." #refugees
1.57am GMT01:571.57am GMT01:57
The cars: what do we knowThe cars: what do we know
Various cars have been linked to the suspects involved in the Paris attacks. Here’s what we know about them:Various cars have been linked to the suspects involved in the Paris attacks. Here’s what we know about them:
The black SeatThe black Seat
On Sunday, police found a black Seat car abandoned in the east Parisian suburb of Montreuil. The rental car, which was Belgian-registered, reportedly contained three Kalashnikovs.On Sunday, police found a black Seat car abandoned in the east Parisian suburb of Montreuil. The rental car, which was Belgian-registered, reportedly contained three Kalashnikovs.
Video unearthed on Tuesday showed an unidentified person travelling in the black Seat with two other attackers, spotted in a video found by investigators on Tuesday. The Seat was used by gunmen who opened fire on people in restaurants in the 10th and 11th arrondisssments.Video unearthed on Tuesday showed an unidentified person travelling in the black Seat with two other attackers, spotted in a video found by investigators on Tuesday. The Seat was used by gunmen who opened fire on people in restaurants in the 10th and 11th arrondisssments.
One of the attackers in the car is believed to have been Ibrahim Abdeslam, who blew himself up on boulevard Voltaire.One of the attackers in the car is believed to have been Ibrahim Abdeslam, who blew himself up on boulevard Voltaire.
The black Renault ClioThe black Renault Clio
A black Renault Clio was found in in Albert Kahn Square, in the 18th arrondissement on Tuesday. It is believed to have been rented by Salah Abdeslam, but it is unclear what its purpose was in the plot.A black Renault Clio was found in in Albert Kahn Square, in the 18th arrondissement on Tuesday. It is believed to have been rented by Salah Abdeslam, but it is unclear what its purpose was in the plot.
Islamic State’s official statement claiming responsibility mentioned attacks in the 10th, 11th and the 18th district. No attack took place in the 18th district on Friday.Islamic State’s official statement claiming responsibility mentioned attacks in the 10th, 11th and the 18th district. No attack took place in the 18th district on Friday.
The grey VW PoloThe grey VW Polo
The Polo was rented in Belgium by Salah Abdeslam and found near the Bataclan after the attacks.The Polo was rented in Belgium by Salah Abdeslam and found near the Bataclan after the attacks.
The VW GolfThe VW Golf
Salah Abdeslam was stopped by police travelling in a Volkswagen Golf with two other men in a routine check near the French-Belgian border early on Saturday morning. The men were allowed to continue their journey, because their names were not yet on a wanted list.Salah Abdeslam was stopped by police travelling in a Volkswagen Golf with two other men in a routine check near the French-Belgian border early on Saturday morning. The men were allowed to continue their journey, because their names were not yet on a wanted list.
Abdeslam’s two companions, Mohammed Amri, 27, and Hamza Attouh, 21, were charged on Tuesday with terrorism offences after admitting that they had driven Abdeslam back from the French capital to Brussels.Abdeslam’s two companions, Mohammed Amri, 27, and Hamza Attouh, 21, were charged on Tuesday with terrorism offences after admitting that they had driven Abdeslam back from the French capital to Brussels.
The VW Golf with Montenegrin platesThe VW Golf with Montenegrin plates
On 5 November, a 51-year-old Montenegrin man was stopped in another Volkswagen Golf, this one with Montenegrin plates, near Germany’s border with Austria. Officials found automatic weapons, dynamite, hand grenades and ammunition. The suspect’s mobile phone and GPS system indicated he was en route to Paris. The man is in custody in Bavaria in southern Germany on suspicion of trying to supply arms and explosives to the Paris attackers, authorities in Munich have said.On 5 November, a 51-year-old Montenegrin man was stopped in another Volkswagen Golf, this one with Montenegrin plates, near Germany’s border with Austria. Officials found automatic weapons, dynamite, hand grenades and ammunition. The suspect’s mobile phone and GPS system indicated he was en route to Paris. The man is in custody in Bavaria in southern Germany on suspicion of trying to supply arms and explosives to the Paris attackers, authorities in Munich have said.
1.47am GMT01:471.47am GMT01:47
Raya JalabiRaya Jalabi
Milena Denis, an art and design student, was having dinner steps away from La Belle Equipe, one of the locations targeted in Friday night’s attacks. She wrote about her ordeal for the Guardian, and about the stranger who told her to take cover:Milena Denis, an art and design student, was having dinner steps away from La Belle Equipe, one of the locations targeted in Friday night’s attacks. She wrote about her ordeal for the Guardian, and about the stranger who told her to take cover:
I drew this man two days after the Paris attacks.I drew this man two days after the Paris attacks.
Last Friday, I was having dinner at the Waly Fay, a restaurant two doors away from La Belle Equipe, where 19 people lost their lives. It was my friend’s birthday. I was there with with my friends, many other people were there with their friends. We heard the gunshots but didn’t understand what was happening. Some of us thought someone had started playing with firecrackers. We stayed inside.Last Friday, I was having dinner at the Waly Fay, a restaurant two doors away from La Belle Equipe, where 19 people lost their lives. It was my friend’s birthday. I was there with with my friends, many other people were there with their friends. We heard the gunshots but didn’t understand what was happening. Some of us thought someone had started playing with firecrackers. We stayed inside.
Minutes later, the gunshots were gone, leaving a strange feeling of uncertainty among us. A man from the building opposite us opened his window and looked down on rue de Charonne. He was the only thing I could see from where I was seated. I kept staring at him and he saw our group. He gestured towards us. It meant “move, don’t stay near the windows. Hide in the back.” And that’s what we did. Calmly. Still unsure what was going on.Minutes later, the gunshots were gone, leaving a strange feeling of uncertainty among us. A man from the building opposite us opened his window and looked down on rue de Charonne. He was the only thing I could see from where I was seated. I kept staring at him and he saw our group. He gestured towards us. It meant “move, don’t stay near the windows. Hide in the back.” And that’s what we did. Calmly. Still unsure what was going on.
When the first ambulance arrived, some of us went outside and saw what had happened just steps away from us. And the more I come to realize the dimension of this tragedy, the more I hold on to this man, and his gesture.When the first ambulance arrived, some of us went outside and saw what had happened just steps away from us. And the more I come to realize the dimension of this tragedy, the more I hold on to this man, and his gesture.
I drew this man for myself, to remember. Because I’m glad such people exist. They are the reason people live in cities full of unknown faces like Paris or Beirut. Because strangers, like him, will lend us a hand, perhaps risking their own safety, for no reason other than us being there. His face, one I could trust, holds more value than any other symbol of my city in my mind.I drew this man for myself, to remember. Because I’m glad such people exist. They are the reason people live in cities full of unknown faces like Paris or Beirut. Because strangers, like him, will lend us a hand, perhaps risking their own safety, for no reason other than us being there. His face, one I could trust, holds more value than any other symbol of my city in my mind.
Milena Denis is on Instagram here.Milena Denis is on Instagram here.
1.26am GMT01:261.26am GMT01:26
French newspaper Libération has a scoop:French newspaper Libération has a scoop:
Scoop : les Anglais nous aiment https://t.co/hftLYKTtO3 pic.twitter.com/U1eHkuRMWiScoop : les Anglais nous aiment https://t.co/hftLYKTtO3 pic.twitter.com/U1eHkuRMWi
Updated at 1.29am GMTUpdated at 1.29am GMT
1.16am GMT01:161.16am GMT01:16
The attackers: what we know so farThe attackers: what we know so far
With news that there could have been nine attackers – with two still alive and on the run – here is what is so far known about the terrorists who were directly involved.With news that there could have been nine attackers – with two still alive and on the run – here is what is so far known about the terrorists who were directly involved.
Stade de FranceStade de France
Three attackers died as they blew themselves up here:Three attackers died as they blew themselves up here:
BataclanBataclan
Three attackers also died here:Three attackers also died here:
Comptoir VoltaireComptoir Voltaire
Still at largeStill at large
1.05am GMT01:051.05am GMT01:05
We have video showing scenes as fans were told to leave the stadium in Hanover, 90 minutes ahead of the start of the friendly match before the German and Dutch football teams.We have video showing scenes as fans were told to leave the stadium in Hanover, 90 minutes ahead of the start of the friendly match before the German and Dutch football teams.
Meanwhile, in London, where France was playing England in another friendly game, fans of both teams sang the Marseillaise:Meanwhile, in London, where France was playing England in another friendly game, fans of both teams sang the Marseillaise:
The words Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité were also beamed on to the exterior of Wembley stadium.The words Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité were also beamed on to the exterior of Wembley stadium.
England ultimately beat France 2-0.England ultimately beat France 2-0.
12.57am GMT00:5712.57am GMT00:57
As yet, no confirmation has been made by German authorities of the veracity of the threats made in Hanover tonight.As yet, no confirmation has been made by German authorities of the veracity of the threats made in Hanover tonight.
At a press conference in Hanover earlier, the German interior minister, Thomas de Maizière, said that the decision to call off the match was made after “an increase in tip-offs in the early evening”, but refused to comment further on the source and extent of the threat.At a press conference in Hanover earlier, the German interior minister, Thomas de Maizière, said that the decision to call off the match was made after “an increase in tip-offs in the early evening”, but refused to comment further on the source and extent of the threat.
De Maizière told reporters:De Maizière told reporters:
It was an extremely tough decision to cancel the match, which was made after many pieces of information indicated a concrete threat.It was an extremely tough decision to cancel the match, which was made after many pieces of information indicated a concrete threat.
Earlier on Tuesday – before the alert – De Maizière had told a press conference that the security situation in Germany was critical and the chances of an attack on German soil “very high”.Earlier on Tuesday – before the alert – De Maizière had told a press conference that the security situation in Germany was critical and the chances of an attack on German soil “very high”.
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Was there a ninth attacker?Was there a ninth attacker?
Investigators now believe there could have been a ninth attacker directly involved in Friday’s nights atrocities, suggesting there could now be two suspects at large, reports my colleague Julian Borger:Investigators now believe there could have been a ninth attacker directly involved in Friday’s nights atrocities, suggesting there could now be two suspects at large, reports my colleague Julian Borger:
French police have said that video footage of the Paris attacks reveals the presence of a ninth, previously unnoticed, jihadi, who could still be at large.French police have said that video footage of the Paris attacks reveals the presence of a ninth, previously unnoticed, jihadi, who could still be at large.
The video shows the new suspect in a black Seat car with two other attackers, opening fire with assault rifles through its window at customers at a bar in central Paris, a source close to the inquiry told Agence France Presse.The video shows the new suspect in a black Seat car with two other attackers, opening fire with assault rifles through its window at customers at a bar in central Paris, a source close to the inquiry told Agence France Presse.
The car was later found abandoned in Paris suburb of Montreuil, with three AK47 rifles in it.The car was later found abandoned in Paris suburb of Montreuil, with three AK47 rifles in it.
On the same night, three attackers died at the Bataclan theatre, and three more at the Stade de France. If there were three people in the Seat, it would bring the total number of attackers to nine.On the same night, three attackers died at the Bataclan theatre, and three more at the Stade de France. If there were three people in the Seat, it would bring the total number of attackers to nine.
One of the other attackers in the car is believed to have been Ibrahim Abdeslam, a Belgian jihadi who blew himself up one Paris’s boulevard Voltaire.One of the other attackers in the car is believed to have been Ibrahim Abdeslam, a Belgian jihadi who blew himself up one Paris’s boulevard Voltaire.
His brother, Salah Abdeslam, is on the run and is the target of a Europe-wide manhunt.His brother, Salah Abdeslam, is on the run and is the target of a Europe-wide manhunt.
If there was another man in the Seat, he is unaccounted for and police were facing the possibility they were chasing two fugitives from the crime scene rather than just one.If there was another man in the Seat, he is unaccounted for and police were facing the possibility they were chasing two fugitives from the crime scene rather than just one.
Salah Abdeslam was last seen crossing the French border to Belgium in the company of two other men early on Saturday morning. Those two alleged accomplices were detained in Brussels over the weekend and charged on Tuesday with terrorism offences for their role in the Paris attacks, after admitting that they had escorted Abdeslam back from the French capital to Brussels.Salah Abdeslam was last seen crossing the French border to Belgium in the company of two other men early on Saturday morning. Those two alleged accomplices were detained in Brussels over the weekend and charged on Tuesday with terrorism offences for their role in the Paris attacks, after admitting that they had escorted Abdeslam back from the French capital to Brussels.
You can read the full report here:You can read the full report here:
Related: French police hunt for second fugitive believed to be involved in Paris attacksRelated: French police hunt for second fugitive believed to be involved in Paris attacks
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French president François Hollande is to visit the US next week to discuss “further cooperation as part of the counter-Isil [Isis] coalition”, the White House has confirmed.French president François Hollande is to visit the US next week to discuss “further cooperation as part of the counter-Isil [Isis] coalition”, the White House has confirmed.
The statement reads:The statement reads:
President Obama will host President François Hollande of France for a meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday, November 24, in the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris of November 13.President Obama will host President François Hollande of France for a meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday, November 24, in the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris of November 13.
This visit will underscore the friendship and solidarity between the United States and France, our oldest ally.This visit will underscore the friendship and solidarity between the United States and France, our oldest ally.
President Obama and President Hollande will consult and coordinate our efforts to assist France’s investigation into these attacks, discuss further cooperation as part of the 65-member counter-ISIL coalition, and reiterate our shared determination to confront the scourge of terrorism.President Obama and President Hollande will consult and coordinate our efforts to assist France’s investigation into these attacks, discuss further cooperation as part of the 65-member counter-ISIL coalition, and reiterate our shared determination to confront the scourge of terrorism.
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French media has further detail on the mobile (cell) phone reportedly found close to the Bataclan.French media has further detail on the mobile (cell) phone reportedly found close to the Bataclan.
ITélé reports that the phone contained a detailed map of the inside of the music venue, as well as a message sent minutes before the attack: “On y va” (“let’s go”).ITélé reports that the phone contained a detailed map of the inside of the music venue, as well as a message sent minutes before the attack: “On y va” (“let’s go”).
Un portable de kamikaze retrouvé au bataclan. A l intérieur un plan détaillé de la salle et le sms "on y va" envoyé qq mn avant l'attaqueUn portable de kamikaze retrouvé au bataclan. A l intérieur un plan détaillé de la salle et le sms "on y va" envoyé qq mn avant l'attaque
12.10am GMT00:1012.10am GMT00:10
Phone found with 'let's go' message – reportsPhone found with 'let's go' message – reports
Reuters reports:Reuters reports:
A cell phone has been found near the site of one of Friday’s Paris shootings with a map of the music venue that was attacked and a text message on it saying words to the effect of “let’s go”, a source with knowledge of the investigations said.A cell phone has been found near the site of one of Friday’s Paris shootings with a map of the music venue that was attacked and a text message on it saying words to the effect of “let’s go”, a source with knowledge of the investigations said.
Confirming reports on French web site Mediapart and US television channel CNN, the source said the phone was found in a dustbin near the Bataclan concert hall where the bloodiest of the shootings took place.Confirming reports on French web site Mediapart and US television channel CNN, the source said the phone was found in a dustbin near the Bataclan concert hall where the bloodiest of the shootings took place.
CNN reports that the message was found on an encrypted app on the phone.CNN reports that the message was found on an encrypted app on the phone.
The Guardian has not yet been able to verify the reports independently.The Guardian has not yet been able to verify the reports independently.
11.56pm GMT23:5611.56pm GMT23:56
Opening summaryOpening summary
Welcome to continuing live coverage as we follow events in the wake of the attacks on Paris on Friday.Welcome to continuing live coverage as we follow events in the wake of the attacks on Paris on Friday.
The latest key developments centre on the hunt for what police now believe could be two attackers on the run, and a “concrete” terrorist threat in Germany, forcing the cancellation of a football match in Hanover.The latest key developments centre on the hunt for what police now believe could be two attackers on the run, and a “concrete” terrorist threat in Germany, forcing the cancellation of a football match in Hanover.
Here are the key points:Here are the key points:
HanoverHanover
More on Hanover here.More on Hanover here.
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Fresh anti-Isis strikesFresh anti-Isis strikes
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