So-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for Paris attacks that killed 127 people
It has been reported that the so-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Paris attacks that have killed 127 people and injured 200 others.
It is believed 99 of the injured are in a critical condition.
The so-called IS claim was made in a statement in Arabic and French released online and circulated by supporters of the group.
It was not immediately possible to confirm the authenticity of the statement, but it bore the group’s logo and resembled previous statements.
French media has also reported that one of the terrorists was a known French extremist.
Six separate attacks occurred last night across the city of Paris.
A state of emergency in France has been declared and the French President has said there will be three days of national mourning.
Condolences have been offered by a number of world leaders and an emergency meeting is being held at the French Embassy in Dublin this morning.
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Security expert Chris Philips has said there was clearly a lot of planning involved in the terrorist operation.
“The key point is that these were clearly people who were trained, that knew what they were intending to do, had specific targets, and that involves quite a lot of background,”
“Background work whether it is hostile reconnaissance or otherwise to make sure they get to their targets.”
