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One killed in Paris 'Islamic State' knife attack | |
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A knifeman has killed one person and wounded four in a suspected terror attack in central Paris, French officials say. | A knifeman has killed one person and wounded four in a suspected terror attack in central Paris, French officials say. |
The attacker was then shot dead by police in the Opéra district. Witnesses say they heard him shout "Allah Akbar". | |
So-called Islamic State (IS) later said one of its soldiers carried out the attack on Saturday evening. | |
It took place in an area renowned for its nightlife. People ran for cover into cafes and restaurants. | |
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted (in French): "France has once again paid in blood, but will not give an inch to the enemies of freedom." | |
Police first tried to stop the attacker with a stun-gun before shooting him dead. Two of the wounded are in a serious condition. | Police first tried to stop the attacker with a stun-gun before shooting him dead. Two of the wounded are in a serious condition. |
IS claimed the attack in a brief statement posted on its news outlet. | |
French Interior Minister Gérard Collomb praised police for their "cool response". He said his first thoughts were "with the victims of this heinous act". | French Interior Minister Gérard Collomb praised police for their "cool response". He said his first thoughts were "with the victims of this heinous act". |
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo tweeted (in French): "Tonight, our city was bruised." | Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo tweeted (in French): "Tonight, our city was bruised." |
"I want to tell them that all Parisians are on their side," she added. | "I want to tell them that all Parisians are on their side," she added. |
French police warned the public not to spread rumours. | French police warned the public not to spread rumours. |
"Please only share information coming from a trusted source," the police tweeted. | "Please only share information coming from a trusted source," the police tweeted. |
France has been on high alert following a series of attacks over the past three years. Some have been claimed or inspired by so-called Islamic State (IS). | France has been on high alert following a series of attacks over the past three years. Some have been claimed or inspired by so-called Islamic State (IS). |
Are you in the area? Did you witness the attack? If it is safe to do so please get in touch. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in the area? Did you witness the attack? If it is safe to do so please get in touch. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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