Paris shooting: Scores killed and injured after ‘Kalashnikov and grenade attacks’ across French capital with dozens of hostages taken
Scores killed after several shootings and explosions across central Paris – follow live updates
A friend’s daughter, Annette, got a text message a few minutes ago from one of her friends who is still in Le Carillon café, one of the places hit. “We all ran inside when the shooting started and dived for the ground. At this moment we have been told by police to remain on the ground. There are several bodies alongside us.”
The cafe is usually packed on a Friday night, with dozens of people standing outside drinking or sitting on the terrace.
The Petit Cambodge is opposite the Carillon and is also always packed on a weekend night.
Paris in lockdown
Paris is going into lockdown. Police have told bars to shut as hunt goes on for killers and curfew is announced. Parisians told to stay at home.
Wounded people are evacuated from the Stade de France in Paris Photo: EPA
Paris in lockdown
Paris is going into lockdown. Police have told bars to shut as hunt goes on for killers and curfew is announced. Parisians told to stay at home.
Wounded people are evacuated from the Stade de France in Paris Photo: EPA
This is the scene at the Bataclan theatre, where hostage situation ongoing:
State of Emergency
President Hollande announced on TV and radio that a state of emergency would be declared. “France must be strong in the face of terrorism,” he said. “Terrorist attacks are taking place in Paris. It’s a horror, We have mobilised all possible forces.”A Cabinet meeting will take place shortly. The army has been mobilised.
A cabinet meeting will take place shortly. The army has been mobilised.
A police source said gun attacks had taken place at six different locations in Paris, as well as the grenade attack at the Stade de France (stadium). French media reported as many as 40 dead, with 60 “extremely urgent” casualties rushed to hospitals. At least one ongoing hostage situation, possibly several, police said.
Jean-Pierre, at a restaurant in the 10th arrondissement near the one that was attacked, told the Telegraph by phone that he and others were staying at the restaurant for the time being until the situation became clear.
“The gunmen were first turned away from the restaurant, and then came back and started shooting. There were quite a lot of Americans there. It was horrible. We went out and saw all the dead people lying there, so we came back here.”
Elizabeth, near the Bataclan, said she could see police and emergency services gathering outside. Gunmen fired several shots outside the venue around 10 pm. “It’s confusion here. We’re told there are hostages inside but we don’t know what’s happening.”
The mayor’s office told Parisians to stay at home and remain calm.
