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'Isis' beheading: Man decapitated at French factory 'by attacker waving black flag' 'Isis' beheading: Man decapitated at French factory 'by attacker waving black flag'
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A man has reportedly been decapitated by suspected Isis supporters at a factory in France.A man has reportedly been decapitated by suspected Isis supporters at a factory in France.
Local media reports said the suspected attackers was carrying what appeared to be an Islamist black flag at the site in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier. Local media reports said what appeared to be an Islamist black flag was seen at the site in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier.
The murdered man's head was found attached to the factory's wire mesh fence near his corpse, police said. French police and firefighters gather at the entrance of the Air Products company in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, near Lyon The murdered man's head was found attached to a wire mesh fence near the entrance to the factory, police said. French police and firefighters gather at the entrance of the Air Products company in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, near Lyon
According to Le Parisien newspaper, the man's face was covered in Arabic writing.According to Le Parisien newspaper, the man's face was covered in Arabic writing.
One of the suspects, a man in his thirties with known extremist links, was arrested.One of the suspects, a man in his thirties with known extremist links, was arrested.
A "loud explosion" was heard at Air Products, a gas products firm, at 9.50am local time (8.50 BST) Le Dauphine Libre reported.A "loud explosion" was heard at Air Products, a gas products firm, at 9.50am local time (8.50 BST) Le Dauphine Libre reported.
The location of the factory, near Lyon Two men in a car had forced their way into the compound and after driving at speed within the factory grounds, they rammed a pile of gas cylinders, causing a small explosion.The location of the factory, near Lyon Two men in a car had forced their way into the compound and after driving at speed within the factory grounds, they rammed a pile of gas cylinders, causing a small explosion.
Several other people were hurt in the attack, although the extent of their injuries is not known. At least one other person was were hurt in the attack, although the extent of their injuries is not known.
Initial reports suggested neither the murder victim or attacker was an employee of the factory.
There is continued confusion over why initial reports said there were two attackers in the car, but only one man has been arrested.
French journalists have speculated that the second suspect could be among injured people and may be detained after treatment. French security and emergency services gather at the entrance of the Air Products company in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, near Lyon
Speaking from Brussels before returning to France, President Francois Hollande said one person had been killed and two injured in what bore all the "hallmarks of a terrorist attack".
He said there was "no doubt" the terrorists, one man and an accomplice, meant to cause an explosion at the factory using gas cannisters.
"There is emotion but emotion cannot be the only response. There must also be action, prevention, dissuasion," the President added.
"It is vital to further our values, to never to give in and never, whatever the circumstances, create unnecessary division or intolerable suspicion.
"We will ensure that the French people are protected and eradicate the groups or individuals responsible for these acts."
The French interior minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, was on his way to the town in Isère, near Grenoble, this morning.The French interior minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, was on his way to the town in Isère, near Grenoble, this morning.
Initial reports suggested that neither of the victims was an employee of the factory. It was not immediately clear if they were attackers or whether the head had had been attached to the fence deliberately. A Downing Street spokesperson said David Cameron has expressed his condolences to President Hollande during EU talks in Brussels.
"He expressed his sympathies for what looks like an appalling incident," she added.
"Details are still emerging, so we wait to see those. But it clearly looks an extremely concerning situation and our thoughts are with all those affected by it."
Air Products is headquartered in the US but is an international corporation with facilities in several countries, including the UK, mostly selling gases and chemicals for industrial use.Air Products is headquartered in the US but is an international corporation with facilities in several countries, including the UK, mostly selling gases and chemicals for industrial use.
France has been in a state of high alert since the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo offices and a Kosher supermarket in Paris.