Attacks in Paris

Just dreadful

Not heard about this, another terrible incident.

Now they're saying 3 incidents. 11 dead. And an unconfirmed hostage situation. Horrific. Heart goes out to the poor people caught up in this.

B****y terrorists and extremist, what makes them think they have their god-given right to take innocent lives

It's at times like this that I so want to have a belief in some sort of afterlife, some sort of divine judgment. The thought of these evil people escaping justice in this life and being able eventually to die with no ultimate sanction is too much to take.
My heart bleeds for everyone involved, all the families, friends and anyone touched by the terror in France tonight.

Around 30 lives lost now

Could this be linked to the killing of Jihadi John I wonder?

I think this is worse than we're being told at the moment.

OMG, what ever next? It's just awful,and where it's all going to end god only knows. Heartfelt sympathy for the victims.

I think it is worse too.

Personally I wouldnt have thought it was linked, as it seems co-ordinated and planned. But on the other hand, it is rather a big co-incidence.

I doubt it merlot - I think this would have needed longer to plan. Also, being Friday 13th, it's been said that this would be the sort of date the terrorists would choose, because of its significance.

The year started with the Charlie Hebdo attack, and ends in this blood bath. I fear for Paris, and the rest of the world...

Indinana, I wasn't suggesting for a moment that this atrocity hadn't been carefully planned.

God I've only just heard this. Been out. 60 plus now dead. Shocked.

Getting worse all the time!
Appalling!

The borders have been closed and a state of emergency has been declared. Reports are saying the bombings were suicide bombers. Heaven help the hostages.

Gun shots have been heard from inside the arts centre.

Oh sorry, merlot, I misunderstood you - I thought you were wondering if it was a reprisal.

News now saying 40

At least 60 just reported by the BBC. Shots and explosions heard from inside the arts centre. Police storming the building.

The army has been deployed on the streets of Paris and the public told to stay in doors. All businesses are being told to close and people who are out are being told to leave the area.

Well, the hostage incident at the Bataclan is now over, and the two killers have been killed.

The police operation is over and the two attackers are dead.

Now reporting that 100 people were killed inside the Bataclan Concert Hall. No words.

More than 150 dead - over 100 inside concert hall alone. Barbarians.