Around 150 people are believed to have been killed in the Paris terror attacks.
Above: Wounded people are evacuated outside the scene of a hostage situation at the Bataclan theatre in Paris, France
Two explosions were heard near the Stade de France, where Francois Hollande was watching France play Germany in an international football friendly, at around 8.30pm UK time. Here, a wounded person is evacuated
Around one hour later there were reports of a shooting at the Petit Cambodge restaurant, about five miles away from the Stade de France. Here, an injured individual receives help near the Bataclan concert hall
By 10pm, French Police had confirmed that at least 18 people had been killed. Meanwhile, there were also reports of shootings near the Bataclan theatre, south of the restaurant. Here, An elderly lady is helped outside the Bataclan concert venue in central Paris
French president Francois Hollande (R) and French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve (L) at Stade de France as news filters in of the attacks
A photograph published on social media with the caption : 'By the time the world sees this face it will be too late.'
Within ten minutes, police officials confirmed that the death toll had risen to at least 26 people, 15 of whom were killed in the Bataclan theatre. They also said that an ongoing hostage crisis had developed at the theatre, which was hosting a performance by Eagles Of Death Metal, an American rock band. Between 60 and 100 people were reportedly being held hostage.
French President Francois Hollande (centre left), flanked by French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve (right), visited the scene of the attack
Around 20 minutes later, French police confirmed two suicide attacks and one bombing near the Stade de France stadium. At least three people were believed to have died in those attacks near the stadium. Soon after that, there were reports of shots and explosions at the Bataclan theatre.
As the French military were photographed making their way into the centre of Paris, the police outside the Bataclan theatre stormed the building shortly after 10.30pm. Police officials confirmed the security forces had launched an assault on the theatre and two attackers had been killed.
One official described 'carnage' inside the building, saying the attackers had thrown explosives at the hostages, and it was confirmed that at least 100 people were killed inside the Bataclan theatre. That number was later reported to be 80.
Wounded people are evacuated from the Stade de France
French fire brigade members aid an injured individual near the Bataclan concert hall following fatal shootings in Paris
Distressed looking French fans by the pitch after the end of the match at the Stade de France, where the French national side where playing Germany in a friendly football match
An Instagram picture from inside Le Bataclan as Eagles of Death Metal perform on stage, before shots were fired and hostages were taken at the venue
Police officers gather outside the Bataclan concert venue in Paris
Fans look scared as they race back into the Stadium after hearing of bombings outside during the International Friendly match between France and Germany, at the Stade de France, Paris
Police are seen outside a restaurant in 10th arrondissement of the French capital Paris
A general view of the scene shows rescue service personnel working near the covered bodies outside a restaurant following a shooting incident in Paris
French riot police secure the area near the Bataclan concert hall following a fatal shooting at a restaurant in Paris
A police officer stands guard on a street near the scene of a shooting in Paris
French security moves people in the area of Rue Bichat in the 10th arrondissement of the French capital Paris following a string of attacks
People run after hearing what is believed to be explosions or gun shots near Place de la Republique square in Paris
French security rush as people are evacuated in the area of Rue Bichat in the 10th arrondissement of the French capital Paris following a string of attacks
Police officers arrive at the scene of a shooting in Paris
Police at the scene following a shooting by a man with Kalashnikov near Place de la République in Paris
The scene following a shooting by a man with Kalashnikov near Place de la République in Paris
The scene following a shooting by a man with Kalashnikov near Place de la République in Paris
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