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Paris terror attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam arrested in Brussels – live Paris terror attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam arrested in Brussels – live
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As we close this liveblog, here’s a round up of the latest developments:
– Reporters on the scene are saying the streets around the raided flat are starting to open again, with residents allowed to return home.
– Police were preparing to question Salah Abdeslam, a prime suspect in the November terrorist attacks on Paris, after the 26-year-old was shot in the leg and arrested in a police raid in Brussels, after four months on the run as Europe’s most wanted man.
– In a joint press conference, the French president, François Hollande, and the Belgian prime inister, Charles Michel, confirmed the arrest of Abdeslam and two others.
– After US president, Barack Obama, telephoned the Belgium PM and French president, the White House said: “The president commended the work of Belgian security services and noted that this significant arrest was the result of hard work and close cooperation between Belgian and French law enforcement authorities.
“The president reiterated that the United States stands together with Belgium and France in our shared struggle against the scourge of terrorism and once again pledged the full cooperation and support of the United States in these efforts, reaffirming our shared commitment to degrading and destroying Isil.”
Here’s a feature by Jon Henley rounding up the four-month manhunt and capture.
Related: After a four-month hunt and dramatic shootouts, Paris terror suspect Salah Abdeslam is captured
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Our latest news story from Angelique Chrisafis is here:Our latest news story from Angelique Chrisafis is here:
Related: Salah Abdeslam faces questioning after being captured in Brussels police raidRelated: Salah Abdeslam faces questioning after being captured in Brussels police raid
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Nicolas Chapuis, a journalist at Le Monde, reports that police are beginning to reopen the area and allow residents to return home:Nicolas Chapuis, a journalist at Le Monde, reports that police are beginning to reopen the area and allow residents to return home:
Des rues commencent à être libérées par la police a #Molenbeek, des habitants peuvent rentrer chez eux.Des rues commencent à être libérées par la police a #Molenbeek, des habitants peuvent rentrer chez eux.
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Hollande concluded the press conference by saying the fight against terrorism will go on.Hollande concluded the press conference by saying the fight against terrorism will go on.
“Although this arrest is an important stage it is not the final conclusion of this story because there have been arrests already. And there will have to be more because we know that the network was quite widespread, in Belgium, in France, in other countries of Europe as well.“Although this arrest is an important stage it is not the final conclusion of this story because there have been arrests already. And there will have to be more because we know that the network was quite widespread, in Belgium, in France, in other countries of Europe as well.
“So until we have arrested all those who took part or contributed, financed, that network, that terrorist network that committed the abominable attacks, the war acts of November 13, our fight will not be over until then.”“So until we have arrested all those who took part or contributed, financed, that network, that terrorist network that committed the abominable attacks, the war acts of November 13, our fight will not be over until then.”
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‘You got him, boys!’ says Belgian politician Jan Jambon:‘You got him, boys!’ says Belgian politician Jan Jambon:
You got him, boys! so proud of you. Together we can fight terrorism. @FedPol_pers FedPol_pers @PolFed_presse pic.twitter.com/mdEfxAD6R7You got him, boys! so proud of you. Together we can fight terrorism. @FedPol_pers FedPol_pers @PolFed_presse pic.twitter.com/mdEfxAD6R7
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Hollande pays tribute to the Paris attack victims.Hollande pays tribute to the Paris attack victims.
He said: “I have a special thought for the victims of the attacks on November 13 in Paris, because SA is directly connected to the preparation, organisation and ... the perpetration of these attacks.He said: “I have a special thought for the victims of the attacks on November 13 in Paris, because SA is directly connected to the preparation, organisation and ... the perpetration of these attacks.
“I also think of the families who have been looking forward to these arrests, whether from close range or long distance, who are connected to that abomination.”“I also think of the families who have been looking forward to these arrests, whether from close range or long distance, who are connected to that abomination.”
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Speaking at the joint press conference with the Belgian PM, French President François Hollande says Paris prosecutors will urgently request extradition of Abdeslam. He has “total confidence” Belgian authorities will agree.Speaking at the joint press conference with the Belgian PM, French President François Hollande says Paris prosecutors will urgently request extradition of Abdeslam. He has “total confidence” Belgian authorities will agree.
“I know the Belgian authorities will respond quickly and favorably to our request for extradition.”“I know the Belgian authorities will respond quickly and favorably to our request for extradition.”
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Three arrested in raidThree arrested in raid
Police arrested three people, including Salah Abdeslam in the raid in Brussels, Belgian prime minister Charles Michel has said at his joint press conference with François Hollande.Police arrested three people, including Salah Abdeslam in the raid in Brussels, Belgian prime minister Charles Michel has said at his joint press conference with François Hollande.
“We have just arrested Salah Abdeslam. Three suspects were arrested,” Michel said.“We have just arrested Salah Abdeslam. Three suspects were arrested,” Michel said.
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“Obama called Hollande to congratulate him for the intervention,” the French presidency told AFP, hours after Abdeslam was arrested in Brussels.“Obama called Hollande to congratulate him for the intervention,” the French presidency told AFP, hours after Abdeslam was arrested in Brussels.
“Congratulations from the President of the United States. Belgium and France stand united in the fight against terrorism,” Michel said on his official twitter account, adding a picture of himself on the phone, standing beside the French president.“Congratulations from the President of the United States. Belgium and France stand united in the fight against terrorism,” Michel said on his official twitter account, adding a picture of himself on the phone, standing beside the French president.
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François Hollande and the Belgium PM are now speaking to press on the latest updates – we will bring you quotes from the conference shortlyFrançois Hollande and the Belgium PM are now speaking to press on the latest updates – we will bring you quotes from the conference shortly
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The Prime Minister of Belgium has posted on Twitter saying US President Barack Obama has sent his ‘congratulations’:The Prime Minister of Belgium has posted on Twitter saying US President Barack Obama has sent his ‘congratulations’:
Congratulations from @POTUS Belgium and France stand united in the fight against terrorism @fhollande @Elysee pic.twitter.com/Ktz8RfUoqVCongratulations from @POTUS Belgium and France stand united in the fight against terrorism @fhollande @Elysee pic.twitter.com/Ktz8RfUoqV
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Brett McGurk, the U.S envoy for the global coalition to counter Isis has tweeted:Brett McGurk, the U.S envoy for the global coalition to counter Isis has tweeted:
Congratulations to #Belgium authorities on capture of #ISIL terrorist Saleh #Abdeslam. We will never forget his and all ISIL victims. #ParisCongratulations to #Belgium authorities on capture of #ISIL terrorist Saleh #Abdeslam. We will never forget his and all ISIL victims. #Paris
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As we wait for the press conference, you can catch up with today’s developments in our news story here:As we wait for the press conference, you can catch up with today’s developments in our news story here:
Related: Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam shot and arrested in BrusselsRelated: Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam shot and arrested in Brussels
Latest images tonight from the raid earlier, which involved heavily armed police:Latest images tonight from the raid earlier, which involved heavily armed police:
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Our graphics team have a put together a map and timeline detailing the manhunt for Salah Abdeslam:Our graphics team have a put together a map and timeline detailing the manhunt for Salah Abdeslam:
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Ashley Cowburn here taking over the liveblog from Ben QuinnAshley Cowburn here taking over the liveblog from Ben Quinn
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Third suspect captured in raid – reportsThird suspect captured in raid – reports
Belgian media is reporting that a third person has been arrested in the raid in Molenbeek. This follows reports that a second man was captured at the same time as Abdeslam.Belgian media is reporting that a third person has been arrested in the raid in Molenbeek. This follows reports that a second man was captured at the same time as Abdeslam.
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Some footage is now emerging which is said to show the moment armed police arrested Salah Abdeslam.Some footage is now emerging which is said to show the moment armed police arrested Salah Abdeslam.
Footage emerging said to show arrest of Salah Abdeslam in Brussels. Updates at @guardian : https://t.co/vqNoxlTmVy pic.twitter.com/xBjzQQi6qoFootage emerging said to show arrest of Salah Abdeslam in Brussels. Updates at @guardian : https://t.co/vqNoxlTmVy pic.twitter.com/xBjzQQi6qo
Following on from those explosions, reports from the scene suggest that police remain calm. It’s believe that they were more likely to be as a result of the scene being secured.Following on from those explosions, reports from the scene suggest that police remain calm. It’s believe that they were more likely to be as a result of the scene being secured.
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Salah Abdeslam was shot in the leg in the course of his detention by police, according to Ahmed El Khannouss, the deputy mayor of the Brussels neighbourhood of Molenbeek.Salah Abdeslam was shot in the leg in the course of his detention by police, according to Ahmed El Khannouss, the deputy mayor of the Brussels neighbourhood of Molenbeek.
He said that police were still searching for another suspect who was believed to be in a house situated a few dozen yards from two schools.He said that police were still searching for another suspect who was believed to be in a house situated a few dozen yards from two schools.
Helmeted police with riot shields have cordoned off the area.Helmeted police with riot shields have cordoned off the area.
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Explosions reported at sceneExplosions reported at scene
Journalists in the Molenbeek area are reporting hearing explosions. It’s not clear if they are the result of police follow-up operations to detonate suspect devices, or something else:Journalists in the Molenbeek area are reporting hearing explosions. It’s not clear if they are the result of police follow-up operations to detonate suspect devices, or something else:
According to CNN, two explosions heard in molenbeek. "It did shake the air. Really strong," reporter said. #BrusselsAccording to CNN, two explosions heard in molenbeek. "It did shake the air. Really strong," reporter said. #Brussels
BREAKING: Two explosions heard in Molenbeen district of Brussels: mediaBREAKING: Two explosions heard in Molenbeen district of Brussels: media